Rosabeth Moss Kanter described the pacesetters as being “ahead of change.” By responding early to technological changes, these companies captured “more benefits of change” and often spent less in getting there. Now, in more detail, she explains the typical stages … Read more
Rosabeth Moss Kanter described the laggards as being “behind the competition” and having “more internal struggles about change.” And when they did bring in new technology “it cost them more, and they often didn’t get the benefit.” Now, in more … Read more
In response to the journalists’ observations, Dan Rothstein described how the process has worked for others who are not so accustomed to asking questions. He reminded reporters of the vital role they play as questioners within our society and of … Read more
At the Nieman Foundation’s fourth Watchdog Project Conference, held in the fall of 2001 at Harvard University, the topic was “How to Ask Probing Questions.” The Watchdog Project was established in 1998 with funds provided by Murrey Marder, a retired … Read more
Walter Bender shared an example of how technology can enhance a person’s understanding of the content of news stories by providing context. Sara Elo, who was a student from Finland, got to MIT and was appalled by the quality of … Read more
The eighth annual Middleberg/Ross Media Survey shows an especially marked increase this year in Web site scooping of parent news outlets, although methodological issues in the survey may have partly contributed to the jump. Asked whether and how often their … Read more
