One Size (Does NOT) Fit All.
After getting in better shape recently, I had to buy some new suits. While it was nice to get some newer, nicer (and smaller) clothes, it got me thinking about making technology investments. I think…
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Lead people, Manage Technology
I’ve often wondered about the title ‘manager.’ While it conveys a certain common meaning to most, is it the best term to use when looking at how to get the most out of your team?…
Process vs. Progress
“People learn nothing when they’re asleep and very little when they’re bored.” – John Cleese The other day, I was sitting in a project management review, and thinking about how many people were held prisoner…
Technology That Works
It’s always interesting to see the sheer number of options we have for improving our lives with technology – everyone I know has a smart phone, a Facebook/LinkedIn/Twitter/FourSquare/Pinterest account, etc. Are our lives improved by those…
BYO(X)….Marks the spot
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) seems to be on many companies’ minds these days. With the deluge of smartphones, tablets and other personal devices, it’s almost impossible to avoid it. Is BYOD an essential tool…
Working on the Fundamentals
Last week, I decided to re-join Toastmasters. Back in high school, I took public speaking, did drama club, school plays, etc. After college, I joined a Toastmasters group at work, and went through the full…
The 5 rules for solving any problem.
Way back when I was doing hands-on PC hardware support, I learned to watch other people fix PC issues, and found several truisms that translate pretty well to other situations. I’ve found that if you…