What Should Start-Ups Do With the Brilliant Jerk?

What Should Start-Ups Do With the Brilliant Jerk?:



First time accepted submitter glowend writes "Cliff Oxford writes in the New York Times 'I define Brilliant Jerks as specialized, high-producing performers. They are not, however, brilliant business people, and that is what companies need during periods of rapid growth. There are a lot of hurdles to cross when companies move from start-up to growth, including dealing with chaos and changes in culture. But the biggest hurdle is dealing with the human factor — how you move, shift and replace people as the company grows into the next level of success.' So how do you make the best use of the Brilliant Jerk as your company grows?"

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Air Force Basic Training Info.

Fact sheets

http://www.basictraining.af.mil/main/welcome.asp

http://www.basictraining.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=15725

http://www.basictraining.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-100223-018.pdf

Location : 

Basic Training Reception Center
2220 Carswell Avenue
Lackland AFB, TX 78235-5570

SIGNIFICANCE OF CEREMONIES

Airman's Coin Ceremony: 
Your trainees will be marched to the Reception Center for the Airman's Coin Ceremony, where they will be presented with the Air Force Airman's Coin. After this event, they will no longer be called a "trainee." They have earned the right to be called "Airman." Many airman consider this to be one of the most significant of events in their career. 

Retreat Ceremony: The retreat ceremony serves a twofold purpose. It signals the end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag. Because the time for the end of the duty day varies, the commander designates the specific time for the retreat ceremony. 

Graduation Parade: 
The purpose of parade is to honor national symbols or individuals on special occasions. It is a display of proficiency and a state of training. Parade contributes to public morale, teamwork, and pride in the organization - displaying strength and unity of our nation.