The Founder of Rocket Lab on Competing with Billionaires to Lead in Space. How a New Zealand start-up now based in the United States became one of the world’s most prolific space launch and services companies. Stop Promoting the Wrong People into Manager Roles. How to assess whether someone will actually be a good fit for the role.

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The Founder of Rocket Lab on Competing with Billionaires to Lead in Space

How a New Zealand start-up now based in the United States became one of the world’s most prolific space launch and services companies.

by Peter Beck

 

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Stop Promoting the Wrong People into Manager Roles

How to assess whether someone will actually be a good fit for the role.

by Colleen Adler

 

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How to Avoid a False Start When You’re Leading a Big Change

The greatest risk is moving before the organization is ready to move with you.

by Timothy R. Clark

 

 

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