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By Dean Whittaker So, what have we learned from this last trip around the sun? Here are my top five lessons from 2012. What were yours? 1. The Importance of Curiosity – the value of continuing to be curious: Having gone back to school to study Innovation Methodology... by Whittaker Associates | Feb 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema As I drove down the main street in a nearby town, I noticed more vacant storefronts than the last time I was passing through. Maybe, the owners selected bad locations to set up their stores? Or, perhaps, I’m witnessing the tangible consequences of the... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema Ford. Built Ford tough. Honda. Technology you can enjoy. Mercedes-Benz. Unlike any other. Volvo. For life. Toyota. The best built cars in the world. So, what kind of car do you drive? How long have you stuck with that brand? It’s that time again. The... by Whittaker Associates | Jun 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Jim Edmonson Have you ever watched someone move around their kitchen effortlessly, making meal preparation seem easy? Have you ever tried to complete a simple operation in another kitchen where every move seemed frustrating and inefficient? I have worked in some... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Patrick McConahy Probably one of the biggest challenges a boutique firm faces is the bottom line. Salaries are typically 75 – 90% of the firm’s annual operating cost. Some clever business practices to ensure that a firm of this size stays afloat are a diversified...