http://disqus.com/people/9eb58bfaf3f84942cbb2f769f6bf48e4/enTue, 13 Feb 2007 21:12:10 -0000http://mathewingram.disqus.com/taking_a_break_from_blogging/#comment-1294358hey mathew.<br>So sorry to hear the news. my condolences to you and becky and the girls.<br>Rich.RichMon, 17 Jul 2006 10:43:03 -0000http://mathewingram.disqus.com/is_8220crowdsourcing8221_just_cost_cutting_2063/#comment-1310623Business 2.0 did a story about this in December and mentioned how businesses are "crowd-sourcing" at MBA schools by hosting case competitions. It's really funny how these work: a business provides a school with financial data and a problem; then says "GO!" Later that day, the exec has 10 possible ideas to take back to the board. I think it's pretty clever in a time when budgets are being slashed and scrutinized. What's more, if a team of students comes up with a great idea, you may have a recruit at your disposal who really "gets it." I have never participated in one of those competitions but I know people who say they're both fun and great networking events.RichTue, 13 Feb 2007 21:12:10 -0000