SMS Connections

The New World of Summer Reading: A look at how we can leverage social media and technology to put more “books” in the hands of students.

... communication skills. Marshalling and understanding the available evidence isn't useful unless you can effectively communicate your conclusions.

.. analytical reasoning. Google is a data-driven, analytic company. When an issue arises or a decision needs to be made, we start with data. That means we can talk about what we know, instead of what we think we know.

. a willingness to experiment. Non-routine problems call for non-routine solutions and there is no formula for success. A well-designed experiment calls for a range of treatments, explicit control groups, and careful post-treatment analysis. Sometimes an experiment kills off a pet theory, so you need a willingness to accept the evidence even if you don't like it.