Porter- Strategy and the Internet

Creative Abrasion

Google +

While this past week has been an "interesting" one for me away from the classroom, I can fill you all in at another time, I did get completely into the Google SWOT analysis.  A considerable treat to Google and their stranglehold on the Search Engine Market is how they will transform to capture the ever growing Social Media Market.  Google + is the answer, however is this just another tool in the endless maze of Google bolt ons?  Chris Brogan discusses why he loves Google + and what it brings to the Social Media game.  Have a look...Why Chris Brogan Loves Google Plus - Entrepreneur

The World is Flat

Back in the Day...1997 or so, I was taking a Macroeconomics class, and I had a Professor who was obsessed with the question of "Who will feed the Chinese?"  I took this literally at the time, however the Chinese Economic Machine continues to gobble up globes scarce resources.  While I understand this is to feed Americans hunger for cheap computers, smart phones, and appliances, Tom Friedman touches on  the next true innovative revolution need to combat a scary and serious problem coming our way.  This video is 45 plus minutes, so start the popcorn now...


Great Video on Globalization and the next true revolution. 
The World is Flat-Thomas Friedman