Posts filed under: innovation

Is a LinkedIn Recommendation a Reference?

The other day, I was reviewing a candidate’s resume and found this language on the last page where I usually see something about references. “Recommendations See my LinkedIn Profile to review what others are saying about my abilities, work ethics,... Read More

Twitter, the Innovator’s Patent Agreement, and Recruiting

Something crazy happened in Silicon Valley last week. In a bold move to take a leadership position in the so-called “patent wars,” Twitter announced a new policy that allows its engineers to retain ownership of their patents. In the majority... Read More

Are You an Innovation Killer?

“Great idea, but….” “Is that really a priority right now?” “Sounds interesting. Go write up a proposal.” “What’s the ROI on your idea?” Yep, I’ve heard them all. And every time I’ve been on the receiving end of one of... Read More