SkunkWorks

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

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

famous example: LockheedSkunkWorks - build major aircraft like the SR71 Black Bird spy plane

they originated the KISS concept

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: Today, however, a different model for innovation is possible because of computer networks. Instead of one "second-floor loft six miles from headquarters," now companies have many such operations, linked by communications. Skunknets are the new distributed work dynamos.

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


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