New Rules for the New Economy
New Rules for the New Economy
Kevin Kelly
Seth Godin
Classic. - Seth Godin
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New Rules for the New Economy

New Rules for the New Economy: 10 Radical Strategies for a Connected World

Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly
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Kevin Kelly
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In "New Rules for the New Economy," Kevin Kelly masterfully charts the course of business strategy amidst the tumultuous waves of the networked world. Eschewing the traditional economic doctrines of supply and demand, Kelly dives deep into the essence of connectivity, heralding it as the new currency of success. This visionary work asserts that the age-old machinery of business acumen is obsolete, making way for a new paradigm where understanding the intricate web of networks reigns supreme. Through ten foundational principles, Kelly not only deconstructs the complex dynamics of the digital economy but also lays out a roadmap for navigating its fluid landscape. Kelly's insights are both profound and practical, offering a beacon for CEOs, middle managers, and workers alike as they seek to carve out success in an economy that prizes networks above all. "New Rules for the New Economy" is not just an exploration of economic principles transformed by technology; it is a strategic guide brimming with actionable wisdom. Each principle is illuminated with clarity and bolstered by real-world examples, making the book an indispensable manual for anyone looking to thrive in the intricacies of the connected world. Kelly's work is a compelling narrative that does more than predict the future; it provides the tools to shape it.

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Released
1998
1 Oct
Length
192
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Classic. - Seth Godin
To maximize innovation, maximize the fringes.Encourage borders, outskirts, and temporary isolation where the voltage of difference can spark the new. The principle of skunk works plays a vital role in the network economy. By definition a network is one huge edge. It has no fixed center. As the network grows it holds increasing opportunities for protected backwaters where innovations can hatch, out of view but plugged in. Once fine-tuned, the innovation can replicate wildly. The global dimensions of the network economy means that an advance can be spread quickly and completely through the globe. The World Wide Web itself was created this way. The first software for the web was written in the relative obscurity of an academic research station in Geneva, Switzerland. Once it was up and running in their own labs in 1991, it spread within six months to computers all around the world.
— Kevin Kelly, New Rules for the New Economy

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