A project in business and science is typically defined as a collaborative enterprise, frequently involving research or design, that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim. Projects can be further defined as temporary rather than permanent social systems that are constituted by teams within or across organizations to accomplish particular tasks under time constraints.
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How to solve any design problem by understanding its roots
In this article, you’ll learn (or remember) what is the one thing you need to start solving any problem. I wrote ...
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That task shouldn't take more than an hour, most likely less than 30 minutes...
TNW's CEO and co-founder, Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten shares his story on how we're prone to underestimate fundamentals ...
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Developers, here's how to generate ideas for your next side project
So you’re interested in software development? Then join our online event, TNW2020, to explore the latest trends and emerging ...
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How to find out if your boss doesn’t like you — and what to do about it
Here are the tell-tale signs that your boss doesn't like you and what you can do to improve the situation. Spoiler: it's ...
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How to stay motivated at work if COVID-19 has crushed your vacation plans
Not going on vacation because of COVID-19? Well, here are 5 tips to help you stay motivated and productive at work. It's ...
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We won't reach other solar systems for a while — robots could visit them first
Many great movies and television shows, including the Lost in Space reboot, show various versions of interstellar ...
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15 useful methods to get the most out of JavaScript arrays
Arrays are wonderful and a very particular type in JavaScript. There are many useful built-in properties and methods that ...
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No, you’re not a failure — here’s how to deal with setbacks at work
Some setbacks will be small while others will have a profound impact on your professional and personal life — here's how ...
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6 work phrases you need to drop if you want your team to like you
Here are a few 'work phrases' you and your team should consider retiring if you want to save yourselves some uncessary grief ...
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How digital projections illuminate messages of hope, protest, and unity during COVID-19
Over the past months, artists, activists, and communities have used projections of digital images to create moments of hope ...
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Dyson's ‘600-mile’ electric car won't ever see the light of day — and I’m glad
James Dyson killed his firm's EV project last year as it did nothing but hoover up money, including his own. But something ...
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Why entrepreneurs need annoying sideline critics
If a sideline critic respects your hard work and offers constructive feedback, then overcome your frustration and listen. ...
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You can still run effective Design Sprints remotely - here's how
Did you know TNW Conference has a track fully dedicated to exploring new design trends this year? Check out the full 'Sprint' ...
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San Jose will build 'up to 500' tiny homes for coronavirus-affected homeless residents
San Jose plans to build up to 500 tiny homes to house its coronavirus-stricken homeless population. According to The Mercury ...
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Feeling lonely working from home? This nifty noise generator will re-create an office ambience
This noise generator will make working from home more bearable if you're missing the hustle and bustle of office life — ...
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Google’s self-driving biz Waymo eyes expansion with $2.25B cash injection
In a blog post yesterday, Alphabet's self-driving project, Waymo, announced it has secured $2.25 billion in its latest funding ...
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Digital transformation projects don't fail because of a shortage of 'tech'
Trying to implement digital transformation at your company? Then you need to focus on people and processes, just as much ...
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Your checklist for seamlessly taking over existing dev projects
Working as a developer means you need to know how to dive into existing code bases. When you inherit a project, there are ...
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Engineers bet on hydrogen-fueled zero emission rocket to break land speed record
Engineers behind the British Bloodhound Land Speed Record (LSR) vehicle are turning their eyes to hydrogen power for their ...
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Freelancers can solve the corporate innovation conundrum
Corporates have tried to copy the startup ethos of “move fast and break things," but it often clashes with traditional ...
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It actually happened — Akon just founded his own crypto city in Africa
Yeah, I don't know either. 2020 is fucking wild. Akon City is going to be powered by a cryptocurrency called Akoin, what ...
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Swiss president: 'Libra has failed'
Libra is coming under fire once again. This time, Switzerland's president Ueli Maurer is speaking out against Facebook's ...
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Facebook's 'cryptocurrency' Libra lacks concrete plan for 2020 launch, says board member
Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ project Libra has no concrete strategy for launching in 2020, according to one of the Libra ...
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Hackers inject 'coin-stealing' malware into official Monero cryptocurrency wallet
Privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero has warned users that hackers compromised its official website after a coin stealer. ...
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'Gold-backed' crypto firm ordered to cease operations amid pyramid scheme claims
A German cryptocurrency company has been told to desist its blockchain-based business amid claims that it was operating ...
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TRX Q3 2019: Justin Sun's canceled Warren Buffett lunch did its price no favors
Let's take a look back at how budding blockchain TRON (TRX) performed last quarter amongst constant bad press and a struggling ...
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Zcash founders hand trademarks to non-profit foundation — for free!
The creators of privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash are handing ownership of the coin's trademark to the Zcash Foundation ...
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EU proposes issuing its own digital currency to counteract the Libra effect
The European Central Bank should look into the prospect of launching its own public digital currency.
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Oxfam used Ethereum for insurance claims, but Sri Lankan farmers prefer cash
Oxfam Sri Lanka's recent Ethereum pilot discovered that local farmers simply don't have the required equipment to use blockchain ...
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Tencent given green light to create blockchain-based invoice standards, bad news for tax evaders
After first announcing the project last year, Chinese tech giant Tencent has been given the go-ahead by the country's tax ...
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Facebook defends Libra comparing it to some of the 'most meaningful innovations' of our time — lol
Facebook’s Libra lead has defended the technology giant’s ‘cryptocurrency’ project at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas.
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says "hell no" to joining Facebook's Libra 'cryptocurrency'
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has said the popular microblogging site will never join Facebook’s controversial ‘cryptocurrency’ ...
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Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’ gets desperate as it considers stablecoins
Facebook's controversial 'cryptocurrency' Libra could be based on national currencies such as the dollar, the tech giant ...
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US Fed Reserve: Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ dream faces core legal, regulatory challenges
The US Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said yesterday that Facebook must overcome a “core of legal and regulatory ...
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Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’ is turning into a soap opera — and it's gonna be a long season
Facebook’s controversial ‘cryptocurrency’ project is turning into a bit of a soap opera, starring the tech giant and ...
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An overview of Facebook’s 'cryptocurrency' supporters — who’s in and who’s out
Finding it hard to keep track? We've put together a quick overview of every organization that's still involved with Facebook's ...
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Facebook's ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra unveils official backers, but its future is still uncertain
Facebook has managed to officially sign up 21 organizations to its Libra Association following several high-profile departures ...
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Vodafone repledges Libra support, but wants it independent of Facebook
Vodafone wants Libra to appoint an independent chief executive so that it becomes fully separate from Facebook.
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PayPal may be getting cold feet over Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra
Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra is reportedly on the verge of losing another one of its partners after Paypal pulled ...
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3 things the leaked Zuckerberg tapes taught us about Facebook's Libra 'cryptocurrency'
Facebook's "cryptocurrency" Libra has been dragged over the coals many times. And now it seems staff at the Big F are also ...
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Facebook needs to delay Libra’s launch — if it really wants to work with regulators
Facebook, the tech behemoth known for its “move fast and break things” motto, the mishandling of customer data, and interference ...
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Meet the finalists for IBM's $200K Call for Code competition
The 2019 Call for Code challenge is coming to a close as partners IBM and David Clark Cause are set to announce the grand ...
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Personal projects make you a better developer
By playing with code and having fun doing it, you're making yourself a better developer because you're still learning - do ...
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Amazon hints at putting advertising data on a new blockchain
Internet retail giant Amazon is looking for a software engineer to put advertising data on the blockchain, according to a ...
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Winkevoss twins consider joining Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ despite beef with Zuckerberg
The Winklevoss brothers, co-founders of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini and renown for their well-documented legal battle ...
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Facebook’s Libra partners remain cautious amid growing scrutiny from regulators
Facebook's Libra partners have reportedly signed non-binding agreements, meaning they're not obliged to promote or use the ...
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7 steps to building a stellar engineering competency matrix
As a manager, I view it as my responsibility to provide every engineer with a realistic and achievable growth plan they can ...
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This site generates batshit crazy blockchain use-cases that are stupidly real
Are you a blockchain influencer without a project? Use this generator to fit right in with the rest of the cryptocurrency ...
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BitMEX: IEOs raised $39M, but projects keep 95% of tokens on average
On average, cryptocurrency projects fundraising with IEOs have made just 4.4 percent of their total token supply available ...
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Africa's mobile-based healthcare initiatives need regulatory and community support - not just funding
As a community health worker tasked with tracking infant vaccinations in Kenya, Collince Oluoch was overwhelmed by ...
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The SETI screensaver shows us what the internet could've been
When I was twelve years old, I became obsessed with a screen saver. The screen saver pictured above, to be precise; you ...
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Let’s reminisce about 2014's bizarre cryptocurrency market
2014 was five years ago, and oh so much has changed in cryptocurrency. Do you remember Peercoin or Auroracoin? What about ...
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4 useless things you shouldn’t have put in your design portfolio
You only get one chance to make a first impression, so you better get it right — isn’t that what they say? ...
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Design isn’t only about great ideas — it’s about finishing projects
“I’m not very good at the detailed design phase. I’m good at concepting and setting up the initial phase of ...
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7 industry leaders explain how to punch failure in the throat
You’re not special — everybody fails. The importance lies in how you react to failure, and learning to bounce back ...
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Blockchain startups forced to lay off staff to survive the bear market
A litany of blockchain businesses have been crippled by this years sustained cryptocurrency market downturn, and many are ...
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Meet Silicon Valley's most unlikely venture capitalist
It's very difficult to find an hour of Arlan Hamilton's time — besides for running Backstage Capital, a VC firm "investing ...
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6 reasons why you should make your ‘digital consultants’ work on-site
In the future, all companies will be tech companies. Traditional firms must upgrade their technological capabilities to match ...
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Your business needs a style guide — here’s why
Companies are interesting creatures. In a legal sense, a company is a person, as it has all the rights that you and I do. ...
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Bitcoin dev finds potentially crippling security flaw in Bitcoin Cash
A massive security vulnerability was found in Bitcoin Cash that, if exploited, would have crippled its blockchain with a ...
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Sorry thieves, you can no longer hack iris-scanners using corpse eyes
Researchers in Poland have created a machine learning algorithim that can tell the difference between dead and alive irises. ...
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My team used to suck at meetings, but now people are begging us to share our secret sauce
Think you hate meetings? My colleagues and I were so sick of them that we teamed up with Chelsea Handler to build an excuse ...
