an [Under The Radar] operation, typically within a BigCo (or BigGov) that avoids the surrounding bureaucracy and [Process Management] and accomplishes big things. A Creative Network? Definitely DAndD.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_works

popularized by Tom Peters http://www.theworkingmanager.com/articles/detail.asp?ArticleNo=217

http://www.cioinsight.com/article2/0,1397,1458052,00.asp

Skunkworks as Distributed Networks http://www.netage.com/Learning/Publications/Seybold/Seybold3_8-89%20.html

http://www.cscresearchservices.com/foundation/library/P038/RP04.asp

famous example: [Lockheed Skunk Works] - build major aircraft like the [SR71] [Black Bird] spy plane

• http://popularmechanics.com/science/aviation/1999/9/skunk_works/print.phtml

• list of books http://www.dropbears.com/b/broughsbooks/aviation/skunk_works.htm

• http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/tours/vt7.htm

• they actually have a Trade Mark on the name!

• [Kelly Johnson]'s rules

  • ManTra: Be quick, be quiet, and be on time!

they originated the [KISS] concept

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