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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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Knowledge Transfer Jonathan Poland

Knowledge Transfer

Knowledge transfer is the process of transferring knowledge, skills, and information from one person or group to another. It is…

Creative Destruction Jonathan Poland

Creative Destruction

Creative destruction is a process in which new, innovative ideas and technologies disrupt and replace older, established industries and firms.…

Legal Risk Jonathan Poland

Legal Risk

Legal risk is the risk of financial loss or other negative consequences that may arise from legal action or non-compliance…

What are End Goals? Jonathan Poland

What are End Goals?

End-goals, also known as long-term goals or ultimate goals, are the desired outcomes or results that an organization or individual…

Public Capital Jonathan Poland

Public Capital

Public capital refers to the physical and intangible assets owned and managed by the government for the benefit of society.…

Perceived Value Jonathan Poland

Perceived Value

Perceived value is the subjective worth that a customer assigns to a product or service based on their own personal…

Types of Fail Safe Jonathan Poland

Types of Fail Safe

A fail-safe is a mechanism or system that is designed to prevent harm or damage in the event of a…

Business Constraints Jonathan Poland

Business Constraints

Business constraints are limitations or factors that can impact an organization’s ability to achieve its goals and objectives. These constraints…

What is a Turnaround Strategy? Jonathan Poland

What is a Turnaround Strategy?

A turnaround strategy is a business plan that is implemented when a company is facing financial difficulties or declining performance.…