Most of us know the phrase “operating system” in the context of our computers and phones. An operating system is an underlying framework that manages the applications and software we use every day.

Ten years ago, I was running a stakeholder-focused company using a traditional operating system that tracked our key performance indicators in pursuit of goals and, of course, profit. On paper, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joe McKendrick covers how technology moves markets and careers The term “business operating system” has been bandied around for ...

Developers talk a lot about “immutability.” Outside the technical world, it usually means something negative: unmoving, inflexible, and entrenched. However, in the technical field, these features ...