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When Software Can’t Change the Laws of Physics (or Leadership)

Mills-Scofield

There have been major 737 design upgrades and changes over the years; it is usually easier to do variations on a theme in terms of design, testing, certification, regulatory approvals, etc. And certainly, proactively notifying airlines and pilots that new training was required should have been a no-brainer. then create new.

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When Software Can’t Change the Laws of Physics (or Leadership)

Mills-Scofield

There have been major 737 design upgrades and changes over the years; it is usually easier to do variations on a theme in terms of design, testing, certification, regulatory approvals, etc. And certainly, proactively notifying airlines and pilots that new training was required should have been a no-brainer. then create new.

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Boeing 737 MAX: Company Culture and Product Failure

Michael Roberto

Source: Picpedia My latest case study, Boeing 737 MAX: Company Culture and Product Failure , has been published this week by the University of Michigan's William Davidson Institute. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allowed airlines to continue flying the jet, while Boeing worked on some changes to the MCAS software.

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What is Digital Transformation in Business and Why is it Important?

Moves the Needle

Digital products in the hands of customers, such as banking, airline or music apps, represent the last piece of the digitization puzzle since many of the back-end systems and processes became computerized over the last several decades. Digital transformation is just as much about changing the company culture as it is about the technology.

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The Importance of Casting a Wide Net While Innovating

Qmarkets

Bornhofen is a practitioner-scholar who has a passion for helping organizations adopt change, act on new ideas, and grow through innovation. His Doctorate degree (2012) in Management focused learning in the areas of organizational change, leadership theory, and strategy. Problem Statement.

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Smisek’s United Ouster – Were You Really Surprised?

Adam Hartung

Or are we just so used to lousy leadership that we think there’s no end to it? Since Mr. Smisek organized the merger of Continental (his former employer) with United, creating the world’s largest airline at the time, things have not gone well. Chronic bad experiences have led loyal customers to abandon the airline.

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The Importance of Casting a Wide Net While Innovating

Qmarkets

Bornhofen is a practitioner-scholar who has a passion for helping organizations adopt change, act on new ideas, and grow through innovation. His Doctorate degree (2012) in Management focused learning in the areas of organizational change, leadership theory, and strategy. Problem Statement.