I’ve been reading Skunk Works(Affiliate) by Ben Rich over the last week. Skunk Works is a super-secret Lockheed division where great minds work on advanced aerospace and defense contracts. Ben Rich was the leader of this operation from 1975 to 1991, and worked on projects like the first stealth bomber.
One of the reasons that Skunk Works is so successful is the great leadership structure that is setup. Smart people are allowed to get work done, and are involved in the project all the way through. Unfortunately, the government isn’t setup the same way.
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