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Internet of Things Jonathan Poland

Internet of Things

The Internet of things describes physical objects with sensors, processing ability, software, and other technologies that connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet or communication networks.

Industrial Internet of Things Jonathan Poland

Industrial Internet of Things

Industrial IoT describes the ecosystem of devices, sensors, applications, and associated networking equipment that work together to collect, monitor, and analyze data across industrial operations.

Organization 101 Jonathan Poland

Organization 101

A business organization is a group of individuals or entities that come together to pursue a common business goal or…

Executive Hiring Jonathan Poland

Executive Hiring

Hire 1 to hire 10. Never hire individual team members, always focus on making a single hiring of a manager…

Marketing Channel Jonathan Poland

Marketing Channel

The total combined industries of consumer goods and services.

The Fundamentals of Business Mastery Jonathan Poland

The Fundamentals of Business Mastery

Overview Business comes down to just two areas: investments and deliverables. Leaders make investments in people, products that are delivered…

Added Value Jonathan Poland

Added Value

The total combined industries of consumer goods and services.

What is a Business Model? Jonathan Poland

What is a Business Model?

A business model is a plan or framework that outlines how a business intends to generate revenue and profit. It…

One Stop Shop Jonathan Poland

One Stop Shop

A one stop shop model is a business model in which a single company or organization offers a wide range…

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What is Media? Jonathan Poland

What is Media?

Media refers to the various channels through which information and entertainment can be delivered.

Perfect Competition Jonathan Poland

Perfect Competition

Perfect competition is a theoretical market structure in which a large number of buyers and sellers participate and no single…

Exit Planning 150 150 Jonathan Poland

Exit Planning

Exit planning is a comprehensive strategy for business owners to transition out of their company on their terms. It involves…

Intangible Assets Jonathan Poland

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are non-physical assets that have monetary value and are expected to generate economic benefits for an organization. They…

Project Metrics Jonathan Poland

Project Metrics

Project metrics are methods for measuring the progress and performance of a project. They are typically tracked continuously in order…

How does a boat float? Jonathan Poland

How does a boat float?

A boat floats due to the principle of buoyancy, which is based on Archimedes’ principle. Archimedes’ principle states that an…

What Is Requirements Quality? Jonathan Poland

What Is Requirements Quality?

Requirements quality refers to the extent to which the requirements for a project align with the business goals and support…

Economic Efficiency Jonathan Poland

Economic Efficiency

Economic efficiency refers to the ability of an economy to produce the maximum possible value using its available resources, such…

Value Proposition Jonathan Poland

Value Proposition

A value proposition is a statement that explains the unique value that a company offers to its customers. It is…