Thinking out loud: Back in January of 2009 I wrote the blog post below. Since then, the White House, and several part of the executive branch, with the support of congress, have attempted to shore-up American labor with stimulus funds and various other efforts. I believe much of their effort is misguided because they do not look at the complexity of the relationships involved, … [Read more...] about US Labor Policy and Employment
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First Pass: What’s Wrong with the Grand Challenges for Engineering
At the risk of committing more overthinking of the Grand Challenges for Engineering, I want to take a first pass at discussing what I think is wrong with them in a very specific way, and honing the list into something more grand. Here is the current list: Make solar energy economical Provide energy from fusion Develop carbon sequestration methods Manage the nitrogen … [Read more...] about First Pass: What’s Wrong with the Grand Challenges for Engineering
STEM: Abstraction is the Problem with US Lag In Science, Engineering and Math
I am listening to To the Point from Warren Olney. The discussion is on science, technology, engineering and math or STEM and why America is falling behind. I think the big issue is abstraction. We are suffering from a cult of knowledge. We talk about the knowledge economy. The knowledge economy may well be a STEM issue, but it is an abstraction. When I hear about the Grand … [Read more...] about STEM: Abstraction is the Problem with US Lag In Science, Engineering and Math
The Future of Compensation
From Future of Work, April 14 2006 Today I was interviewed by Alan and Sandra Ashendorf of "Let's Talk Computers" about the New World of Work, and in particular, the aspect of that new world that gives us the ability to always be on, and potentially, to always be working. Ubiquitous technology does not necessary imply 7 by 24 work. In fact, it shouldn’t. What it … [Read more...] about The Future of Compensation
Strategic Measures: Toward New Measurement for a Sustainable, Knowledge Economy
New Measurement Sustainable Knowledge Economy As America grasps for innovative ways to exit the recession, we have forgotten a fundamental business reality: measurement determines behavior. Ask any salesperson if their bonus structure determines which products they lead with or not. The problem with America’s national investments is that they say green, but they shout … [Read more...] about Strategic Measures: Toward New Measurement for a Sustainable, Knowledge Economy