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Stanford University Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society DRAFT - Design Thinking and Strategic Philanthropy Case Study Raikes Foundation Nadia Roumani, Paul Brest, and Olivia Vagelos August 2015 Contents Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 2 BACKGROUND OF THE RAIKES FOUNDATION ENGAGEMENT ......................................... 4 The Raikes Team’s Starting Hypotheses and Plans ...................................................................... 4 Earlier Research (June - August 2014) .............................................................................................. 6 THE HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN PROCESS (January - June 2015) ................................. 6 Identifying Beneficiaries and Stakeholders .................................................................................... 6 Ethnography, or Empathy ...................................................................................................................... 7 Interviews with donors ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Interviews with experts and stakeholders ................................................................................................... 9 Interviews with Jeff Raikes .................................................................................................................................. 9 Synthesis ..................................................................................................................................................... -
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I HATE COMIC SANS! It’s Overused It’s Badly used It’s not serious typography Used Incorrectly by Hospitals, Businesses, and Banks, etc. ? “A Computer on Every Desk, In every Home, Running Microsoft Software” the Microsoft Mission statement c. 1980 Computers were expensive Marketed mostly to businesses Expensive Dial up internet Off peak use only on AOL (after 6pm-6am) Screen savers were products Microsoft Scenes After Dark (flying toasters) CD-ROM ‘multimedia’ software MS Beethoven, Schubert, Stravinsky, Strauss MS Ultimate Frank Lloyd Wright MS Wine Guide, MS Dogs, MS Complete Gardening Microsoft Home (1993 Consumer Division) •Goal: To create software for Mums, Dads, and kids Product titles: •Microsoft Flight Simulator* •Microsoft Encarta* •Microsoft Scenes* •Microsoft Creative Writer Wall Street Journal: Aug 24, 1995 • Home computers in US home electronic stores for about $1000 •First affordable computers available • with Windows 95 installed • MSN Online network released to compete with America Online (AOL), Compuserve, Genie etc. • First Generation Internet Explorer released in the Plus Pack for Windows 95 ‘Utopia’ Project Lead: Melinda French (future Mrs. BillG) UI used a simple method of Launching Applications Similar to Hypercard stacks of the late 1980s For children and novice users Release: to coincide with Win95 and 1995 Christmas Season Rover talks in Times New Roman 1994 Microsoft Bob DC Comics: DC Comics The Dark Knight Returns Watchmen DC COMICS: WATCHMEN 1986-87 ILLUSTRATOR/LETTERER : DAVE GIBBONS • -
Second Edition Microsoft Azure Essentials
Fundamentals of Azure Second Edition Microsoft Azure Essentials Michael Collier Robin Shahan PUBLISHED BY Microsoft Press A division of Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington 98052-6399 Copyright © 2016 by Michael Collier, Robin Shahan All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-1-5093-0296-3 Microsoft Press books are available through booksellers and distributors worldwide. If you need support related to this book, email Microsoft Press Support at [email protected]. Please tell us what you think of this book at http://aka.ms/tellpress. This book is provided “as-is” and expresses the author’s views and opinions. The views, opinions and information expressed in this book, including URL and other Internet website references, may change without notice. Some examples depicted herein are provided for illustration only and are fictitious. No real association or connection is intended or should be inferred. Microsoft and the trademarks listed at http://www.microsoft.com on the “Trademarks” webpage are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other marks are property of their respective owners. Acquisitions Editor: Devon Musgrave Developmental Editor: Carol Dillingham Editorial Production: Cohesion Copyeditor: Ann Weaver Cover: Twist Creative • Seattle To my wife, Sonja, and sons, Aidan and Logan; I love you more than words can express. I could not have written this book without your immense support and patience. —Michael S. Collier I dedicate this book to the many people who helped make this the best book possible by reviewing, discussing, and sharing their technical wisdom. -
Billg the Manager
BillG the Manager “Intelli…what?”–Bill Gates The breadth of the Microsoft product line and the rapid turnover of core technologies all but precluded BillG from micro-managing the company in spite of the perceptions and lore around that topic. In less than 10 years the technology base of the business changed from the 8-bit BASIC era to the 16-bit MS-DOS era and to now the tail end of the 16-bit Windows era, on the verge of the Win32 decade. How did Bill manage this — where and how did he engage? This post introduces the topic and along with the next several posts we will explore some specific projects. At 38, having grown Microsoft as CEO from the start, Bill was leading Microsoft at a global scale that in 1993 was comparable to an industrial-era CEO. Even the legendary Thomas Watson Jr., son of the IBM founder, did not lead IBM until his 40s. Microsoft could never have scaled the way it did had BillG managed via a centralized hub-and-spoke system, with everything bottlenecked through him. In many ways, this was BillG’s product leadership gift to Microsoft—a deeply empowered organization that also had deep product conversations at the top and across the whole organization. This video from the early 1980’s is a great introduction to the breadth of Microsoft’s product offerings, even at a very early stage of the company. It also features some vintage BillG voiceover and early sales executive Vern Raburn. (Source: Microsoft videotape) Bill honed a set of undocumented principles that defined interactions with product groups. -
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE NEW POLICY BRIEFS ADMINISTRATION These policy briefs outline a series of recommendations from the Baker Institute for the incoming president’s administration. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE NEW POLICY BRIEF ADMINISTRATION Five Major Challenges to the Beneficial Use of Non- Fresh Water, Including Oil- and Gas-Produced Water Linda Capuano, Ph.D., Fellow in Energy Technology Anna Mikulska, Ph.D., Nonresident Scholar in Energy Studies Unconventional shale oil and natural the nation’s total estimated water use of gas extraction are important elements 355 bgpd, produced water can represent of the U.S. energy revolution. Increased an important new water source, especially domestic production has improved energy for more arid states. State water plans are security while lower prices and more already beginning to include the use of affordable energy have supported industrial treated brackish and waste water. Treated expansion, created jobs, and fueled produced water would add to this supply and economic growth. Recent developments, further displace the use of fresh water, which however, have not been without would then be available for other purposes. challenges, two of which relate to water: The Center for Energy Studies (CES) has 1) the industry’s reliance on water as part actively engaged stakeholders, including of extraction by the method of hydraulic government, industry, and academia, in fracturing, and 2) the need to store, treat, this discussion. We have hosted workshops and/or dispose of the large amount of and conferences to clarify the challenges, “produced water” that is brought to the share successful practices, and overcome surface during production. At the same barriers in produced water treatment and time, many states are coming to realize use. -
The Business Wisdom of Steve Jobs the Business Wisdom of Steve Jobs 250 Quotes from the Innovator Who Changed the World Edited by Alan Ken Thomas
The Business Wisdom of Steve Jobs The Business Wisdom of Steve Jobs 250 Quotes from the Innovator Who Changed the World Edited by Alan Ken Thomas Skyhorse Publishing Copyright © 2011 by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Skyhorse Publishing books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes. Special editions can also be created to specifications. For details, contact the Special Sales Department, Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or [email protected]. Skyhorse® and Skyhorse Publishing® are registered trademarks of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.®, a Delaware corporation. www.skyhorsepublishing.com 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file. ISBN: 978-1-61608-749-4 Printed in the United States of America Contents Introduction On Beginnings On Business On Leadership On Innovation On Everyone Else On Technology On Drive On Legacy On Life Introduction Even in death, people remain divided over Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc. and known to the world as the man behind the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad. To some, Jobs was a man who changed the world for the better, an inventor and entrepreneur whose impact on daily life is immeasurable. -
Introducing Windows Azure for IT Professionals
Introducing Windows ServerIntroducing Release 2012 R2 Preview Introducing Windows Azure For IT Professionals Mitch Tulloch with the Windows Azure Team PUBLISHED BY Microsoft Press A Division of Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington 98052-6399 Copyright © 2013 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. Library of Congress Control Number: 2013949894 ISBN: 978-0-7356-8288-7 Microsoft Press books are available through booksellers and distributors worldwide. If you need support related to this book, email Microsoft Press Book Support at [email protected]. Please tell us what you think of this book at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/booksurvey. Microsoft and the trademarks listed at http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/en/us/IntellectualProperty/ Trademarks/EN-US.aspx are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other marks are property of their respective owners. The example companies, organizations, products, domain names, email addresses, logos, people, places, and events depicted herein are fictitious. No association with any real company, organization, product, domain name, email address, logo, person, place, or event is intended or should be inferred. This book expresses the author’s views and opinions. The information contained in this book is provided without any express, statutory, or implied warranties. Neither the authors, Microsoft Corporation, nor -
In Re Openlane, Inc
EFiled: Sep 30 2011 7:25PM EDT Transaction ID 40135268 Case No. 6849-VCN IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN RE OPENLANE, INC. : Consolidated SHAREHOLDERS LITIGATION : C.A. No. 6849-VCN MEMORANDUM OPINION Date Submitted: September 26, 2011 Date Decided: September 30, 2011 Seth D. Rigrodsky, Esquire, Brian D. Long, Esquire, and Gina M. Serra, Esquire of Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., Wilmington, Delaware; Daniel Hume, Esquire, Mark A. Strauss, Esquire, and Sarah G. Lopez, Esquire of Kirby McInerney LLP, New York, New York; Konstantine Kyros, Esquire and George Pressly, Esquire of Kyros & Pressly LLP, Boston, Massachusetts; and Matthew J. Day, Esquire of The Law Office of Matthew J. Day, New York, New York, Attorneys for Plaintiff. William M. Lafferty, Esquire, Eric Scott Wilensky, Esquire, and D. McKinley Measley, Esquire of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP, Wilmington, Delaware, and David J. Berger, Esquire, Steven Guggenheim, Esquire, Thomas J. Martin, Esquire, and Luke A. Liss, Esquire of Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati, P.C., Palo Alto, California, Attorneys for Defendants OPENLANE, Inc., Adam Boyden, Mark Bronder, Peter Kelly, Paul Madera, David Marquardt, R. Gary McCauley, L. David Sikes, and Michael Stein. Robert S. Saunders, Esquire, Jenness E. Parker, Esquire, and Christopher M. Foulds, Esquire of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Wilmington, Delaware, Attorneys for Defendants KAR Auction Services, Inc., ADESA, Inc., and Riley Acquisition, Inc. NOBLE, Vice Chancellor I. INTRODUCTION This action arises out of the proposed merger WKH ³0HUJHU´ of Defendant 23(1/$1( ,QF ³23(1/$1(´ RU WKH ³&RPSDQ\´ with Defendant 5LOH\$FTXLVLWLRQ,QF ³5LOH\´ DZKROO\-owned subsidiary of Defendant ADESA, Inc. -
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WIKINOMICS How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything EXPANDED EDITION Don Tapscott and Anthony D. Williams Portfolio Praise for Wikinomics “Wikinomics illuminates the truth we are seeing in markets around the globe: the more you share, the more you win. Wikinomics sheds light on the many faces of business collaboration and presents a powerful new strategy for business leaders in a world where customers, employees, and low-cost producers are seizing control.” —Brian Fetherstonhaugh, chairman and CEO, OgilvyOne Worldwide “A MapQuest–like guide to the emerging business-to-consumer relation- ship. This book should be invaluable to any manager—helping us chart our way in an increasingly digital world.” —Tony Scott, senior vice president and chief information officer, The Walt Disney Company “Knowledge creation happens in social networks where people learn and teach each other. Wikinomics shows where this phenomenon is headed when turbocharged to engage the ideas and energy of customers, suppli- ers, and producers in mass collaboration. It’s a must-read for those who want a map of where the world is headed.” —Noel Tichy, professor, University of Michigan and author of Cycle of Leadership “A deeply profound and hopeful book. Wikinomics provides compelling evidence that the emerging ‘creative commons’ can be a boon, not a threat to business. Every CEO should read this book and heed its wise counsel if they want to succeed in the emerging global economy.” —Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman, World Economic Forum “Business executives who want to be able to stay competitive in the future should read this compelling and excellently written book.” —Tiffany Olson, president and CEO, Roche Diagnostics Corporation, North America “One of the most profound shifts transforming business and society in the early twenty-first century is the rapid emergence of open, collaborative innovation models. -
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Hardware and Software Companies During the Microcomputer Revolution
Technology Companies Hardware and software houses of the microcomputer age James Tam Recall: Computers Before The Microprocessor James Tam Image: “A History of Computing Technology” (Williams) CPSC 409: The Microcomputer era The Microprocessor1, 2 • Intel was commissioned to design a special purpose system for a client. – Busicom (client): A Japanese hand-held calculator manufacturer – Prior to this the core money making business of Intel was manufacturing computer memory. • “Intel designed a set of four chips known as the MCS-4.”1 – The CPU for the chip was the 4004 (1971) – Also it came with ROM, RAM and a chip for I/O – It was found that by designing a general purpose computer and customizing it through software that this system could meet the client’s needs but reach a larger market. – Clock: 108 kHz3 1 http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/history/museum-story-of-intel-4004.html 2 https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-history/silicon-revolution/chip-hall-of-fame-intel-4004-microprocessor James Tam 3 http://www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/quickreffam.htm The Microprocessor1,2 (2) • Intel negotiated an arrangement with Busicom so it could freely sell these chips to others. – Busicom eventually went bankrupt! – Intel purchased the rights to the chip and marketed it on their own. James Tam CPSC 409: The Microcomputer era The Microprocessor (3) • 8080 processor: second 8 bit (data) microprocessor (first was 8008). – Clock speed: 2 MHz – Used to power the Altair computer – Many, many other processors came after this: • 80286, 80386, 80486, Pentium Series I – IV, Celeron, Core • The microprocessors development revolutionized computers by allowing computers to be more widely used.