From Data Pioneering to Dire Straits: The Struggle of 23andMe Years ago, while leading strategy for a global humanitarian project, I met one of the co-founders of 23andMe. The story unfolds in unexpected ways. Our advisor chose to explore her family history using...
Trimming the Fat? Trimming the fat in business refers to reducing costs on unnecessary or unproductive expenses, often through layoffs. Decisions are based on the belief that letting people go is necessary for the long-term viability and success of the company....
The Layoff Parade It’s easy to be frightened by headlines about a potential recession and a mass layoff of tens of thousands of people. And this fear is always alerting us to prepare for the next disaster in our external world. The fear is being projected across the...