Game Over

Now let’s get down to business. Simulation lets you play to learn — without having to play for keeps.

The Dot-Com Factories

Fortune set out to discover why incubators aren’t the model for creating the next wave of great companies. Incubators claim that they provide an atmosphere that encourages growth, but what happens if a company falls behind? Equity is the price of admission, as is potential loss of control and maybe your job. Incubators can confer instant credibility on startups–but which ones, and for how long? … [ Read more ]

Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill

You can’t build a great company without great people. The problem: How do you know the great people when you see them? Rules for smart hiring from Nucor Steel, Silicon Graphics, and Southwest Airlines.