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Team Topologies: Platform Teams Support the Organization

Does your organization have a team that’s dedicated to infrastructure services? Could your organizational resources be handled more efficiently? In Team Topologies, platform teams are one of the four team types recommended by software engineers Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais. These teams handle underlying organizational functions such as cloud storage and internal security. Keep reading to learn about the purpose and design of platform teams and how they intersect with all aspects of the organization.

The 2 Types of Business Networks Essential for Startups

Do you run a small business? What types of business networks can help you gain support? Small businesses are hard to keep going if they don’t have enough support. Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler’s book Bold explains how up-and-coming entrepreneurs can attract more people to their businesses by networking. Keep reading to learn how to attract support for small businesses with closed and open networks.

Why Warren Buffett Is Against Diversification

Why does Warren Buffett advise against portfolio diversification? What’s the problem with diversifying your investments? How does diversification hurt your return on investment? Portfolio diversification is a sacred cow in the world of investing. However, the world’s most successful investor, Warren Buffett, scorns the idea of diversifying your portfolio to protect against risk. Keep reading to learn about Warren Buffett, diversification, and why it’s better to have skin in the game.

Team Topologies Interaction Modes: The 3 Ways Teams Link Up

Do the teams in your organization work well together? Are there protocols in place for smooth interaction? In Team Topologies, software engineers Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais show you how to set up your development teams to work as efficiently as possible. They recommend dividing your workforce into four types of teams, and then they outline three ways these teams can most effectively work together. Keep reading to learn about the three Team Topologies interaction modes.

Bold: Book Overview (Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler)

What is Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler’s book Bold about? What are the main takeaways of the book? Despite having promising ideas, most up-and-coming entrepreneurs struggle to bring their innovations to fruition and make a large-scale impact. In Bold, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler explain that this struggle is even more intense due to today’s technological revolution. Read below for a brief overview of the Bold book by Diamandis and Kotler.

Why Exponential Innovation Is the Key to Success

What is exponential innovation? Why should every entrepreneur become an exponential innovator? Technology has caused products and industries to develop at an exponential rate, making old ways of innovating and competing obsolete. To achieve and maintain success today, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler’s book Bold argues that entrepreneurs must adjust their mindset and embrace exponential innovation. Keep reading to learn how to succeed in the digital era.

Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun: Book Overview

How to Have an Effective Strategic Discussion

Want an overview of Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun? What does a project manager do? In Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun, he explains what makes a good project leader and how you can better communicate with the people you work with if you find yourself in that role. In the book, Berkun answers the many questions you may have on leadership and project management. Read on for an overview of Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun.

Team Topologies: The 4 Team Types Explained

What’s an enabling team? What type of team handles an organization’s infrastructure? What’s the most important team type? Team Topologies is a manual for restructuring your organization’s approach to software design. Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais argue that, by dividing your workforce into four types of teams, you’ll set your organization up for success. Keep reading for an overview of the four Team Topologies team types, plus a discussion on when it’s time to reassign teams.

The 3 Qualities of Innovators That Entrepreneurs Need

What are the main qualities of innovators? How are innovators so creative? To achieve and maintain success in the digital era, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler’s book Bold argues that entrepreneurs must become exponential innovators. This means adopting a ceaseless commitment to creating daring and novel ideas. Below we’ll explain the major psychological strengths that innovators must have to succeed.

Warren Buffett: Financial Advisors Are Scamming You

The 4 Common Investment Mistakes to Avoid

Do you need a financial advisor to manage your investments? Why does Warren Buffett scorn brokers and financial advisors? Many people who aren’t well-versed in finance believe they need professional advice to invest profitably. But according to Warren Buffett, financial advisors aren’t worth the money. Furthermore, advisers can give misguided financial advice because they bear none of the risks as their clients’ fortunes rise or fall. Here’s why Warren Buffett says you should steer clear of financial advisors.