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What is the Important Work?

Clark Quinn

In essence, to do the important work faster. Call it knowledge work, call it concept work, the point is that execution will only be the cost of entry, innovation will be the necessary differentiator. The fact is, our brains are really good at pattern matching, and bad at rote work. conduct useful research.

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Informal Learning 2.0

Jay Cross

Networks reduce transfer costs to zero, enabling companies to focus on what they do best while outsourcing what others can do better. In a networked corporation, there is scant difference between knowledge work and learning. Business success depends on them working together rather than as individuals.