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Inside the executive mind. Profiles of the C-suite, entrepreneurs and other decision-makers.
Heather Clancy
Heather Clancy
Contributing Editor
Heather Clancy has written for United Press International, ZDNet, Entrepreneur, Fortune Small Business, the International Herald Tribune and the New York Times. She holds a degree from McGill University. She is based in New Jersey.
Heather Clancy
I am fascinated about how businesses of all sizes can transform their operations through technology -- not just to make themselves more efficient, but to rise above their competitors. That's the theme for my two ZDNet blogs, Small Business Matters and Next-Gen Partner. For SmartPlanet, I'm focused on profiling inspirational and controversial business leaders who have great leadership lessons to share. I also write regularly and passionately about corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues for GreenBiz.com.
Occasionally, I will pop up at an industry conference in some sort of speaking capacity. In cases where an engagement involves a sponsor that may be covered in this blog, that fact will be disclosed in coverage as appropriate.
My corporate writing work usually consists of crafting research white papers about some aspect of technology or moderating Webcasts. In the event that my commentary (in written, audio or video form) mentions a company for which I have provided consulting advice, I will disclose that fact. However, there is no connection between these projects and topics that I cover in my blogs.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Claire Lambrecht
Claire Lambrecht
Contributing Editor, Cities
Claire Lambrecht is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has written for the New York Times, Slate, Salon, Guernica and CBS MoneyWatch. Previously, she served as a Fulbright ETA and Teach For America corps member. She holds degrees from Cornell University and the University of Hawaii and is pursuing another from New York University.
Claire Lambrecht
Claire does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Audrey Quinn
Audrey Quinn
Audrey Quinn is a multimedia science journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has corresponded for PRI's The World, Radiolab, Deutsche Welle's Living Planet, and a number of NPR affiliate stations. She also produces and hosts a podcast for the Mind Science Foundation. Previously, she performed neuroscience research at the University of Washington Autism Center and the Seattle VA Hospital.
Audrey Quinn
Audrey does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
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Are economic downturns self-fulfilling prophecies?
Federal Reserve Bank study says atmosphere of uncertainty increased unemployment rate by up to two percentage points.
5 | September 18, 2012 8:08am |
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5 risks, 5 rewards of doing business with a startup
Having a startup in the supply chain could be the equivalent of a 'mini external R&D group.' Or, it could be a recipe for risk. Here are the pros and cons.
1 | September 17, 2012 3:36pm |
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Chicago's new role: hub of the digital heartland
Thanks to its centralized location in the North American continent, Chicago is seen as the ideal location for data centers.
September 17, 2012 8:21am |
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These days, Old MacDonald has a farm and a smartphone
PepsiCo is experimenting with a highly mobile integrated crop management system, underscoring the rapid adoption of smartphones and wireless technology by agricultural businesses.
2 | September 14, 2012 5:30am |
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Need talented staff? Just buy the entire company
Corporate acquisitions have become the latest human resources tool in the tech world.
3 | September 13, 2012 6:16pm |
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Men's incomes have declined 28% since 1968: study
Compounded by profound economic shifts, three forces have been driving down men's average income in the U.S. -- slowing educational attainment, more leaving the workforce and more on disability.
7 | September 12, 2012 3:14pm |
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Georgia city mandates Chinese courses for public school system
All K-12 students in Macon will be required to take Mandarin as part of a program phasing in over the next three years. Is the policy onerous or forward-thinking?
8 | September 10, 2012 2:46pm |
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7 business skills desperately needed in today's economy
Organizations need individuals who are not only tech-savvy, but also know how to analyze, engage and create value in new ways.
3 | September 10, 2012 9:34am |
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Stanford expands free online courses: entrepreneurship, tech and creativity
Stanford's fall lineup of free 'massive open online courses' offers expanded selection of disciplines, hosted on three platforms, including Coursera.
1 | September 9, 2012 3:36pm |
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More women than ever would prefer to work outside home
New Gallup data suggests the gender gap discussion isn't going away anytime soon. It's time for businesses to start thinking more progressively about their policies.
3 | September 8, 2012 10:37am |
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Where unemployment is only 3%
The US bi-coastal economy flips -- the coasts now suffer while parts of the prairie thrive.
3 | September 8, 2012 9:00am |
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How to run a 100% virtual company
Most, if not all companies, still have a physical, core presence somewhere. And there's a reason for that.
2 | September 7, 2012 8:07am |
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The Internet gets bigger; but at a slower pace
Faster broadband speeds and more bandwidth-intensive applications, most notably online video, are spurring higher traffic volumes per user.
September 6, 2012 8:33pm |
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To make employee social engagement more successful, give it local color
A team at Intel's Chandler plant is improving its recycling rate by turning plastic reels into pencil boxes for local school systems.
September 6, 2012 2:21pm |
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'Personal satellites' open up space to consumers
A new market: enabling people to build their own satellites, then contract with private space companies to launch them.
9 | September 5, 2012 8:57pm |
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Will your industry be transformed by 'open innovation'?
If you think that the idea of 'open sourcing' applies only to the software industry, think again.
1 | September 5, 2012 1:41pm |
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Switzerland world's most competitive nation; US slips to number 7
In the latest World Economic Forum rankings, Switzerland gets high marks for innovation and efficiency. The US slips as a result of lack of confidence in its politicians and institutions.
3 | September 5, 2012 7:33am |
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Walmart adds mobile twist to self-service checkout
While it isn't exactly a mobile payments option, a new application soon to be tested by the giant retailer could help speed transactions.
September 4, 2012 7:00am |
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Automation's next frontier: journalism
Startup created by a journalism professor offers solution that generates financial reports interpreting data from charts, graphs and spreadsheets.
1 | September 2, 2012 12:24pm |
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Warning, perpetual complainers are bad for your brain
A new book by serial entrepreneur Trevor Blake suggests exposure to negativity can negatively affect your ability to solve problems.
August 31, 2012 4:45am |