tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151963932008-07-17T21:26:33.194-05:00Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1668125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-19826961038941674572008-07-17T20:54:00.005-05:002008-07-17T21:02:27.167-05:00

Innovative approach to mobile printing ... ... "The PoGo, which stands for Polaroid-on-the-Go, is an inkless printer that churns out 2×3-inch photos sent to it via Bluetooth devices like cellphones or from plugged-in digital cameras. " ... Via AllThingsDigital: Polaroid Magic

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-54920672187541789282008-07-16T20:31:00.002-05:002008-07-16T20:33:35.864-05:00

Google app makes mobile search a snap on the iPhone ...

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-79264476405521774452008-07-15T20:49:00.004-05:002008-07-15T20:56:28.139-05:00

Robert Scoble reviews new iPhone applications. An interesting side note is: the speed at which new applications are being adopted. If only enterprise business solutions were adopted at this rate. ... ... "To give you some perspective on how much the world has sped up: in 1996 the hottest app was ICQ, an instant messaging client. The guys who started that company defined viral marketing.

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-42971605967093423282008-07-14T20:17:00.003-05:002008-07-14T20:21:49.159-05:00

New channels, such as twitter and the blogosphere, are available for companies to monitor and engage their customers in a dialogue that can yield better products and services. ... ... "For example, when Travis Johnson, known by the Twitter handle, pastortrav, complained recently about Southwest's check-in process, he received a quick, public response from an airline employee saying, So sorry

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-49475455727946463832008-07-07T19:54:00.006-05:002008-07-07T20:02:08.356-05:00

Project uncertainty is represented with risk ratings, so that carbon offset project investments can be evaluated. ... ... "The Carbon Ratings Agency, a subsidiary of IDEAcarbon, will evaluate the various risks associated with an individual offset project and measure the likelihood that it will deliver the emissions reductions expected. " ... Via Reuters: Project risk rating service

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-51425732352516403502008-07-06T18:30:00.002-05:002008-07-06T18:32:02.718-05:00

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-44665294208829579792008-07-02T13:02:00.000-05:002008-07-02T13:02:56.636-05:00

I just read an amazing intervew with Ben Simonton, former Director of Surface Combat Systems for the U.S. Navy, and author of Leading People to Be Highly Motivated and Committed. Having started as a top-down command-and-control style leader, learned the errs of his ways, and acheived astounding performance after making key corrections, he's a walking example of how a leader can change from being

Jerry Manashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09215629979975177853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-20598810464119721972008-07-01T21:14:00.005-05:002008-07-01T21:23:01.973-05:00

Packaging redesign increases energy efficiency, operational efficiency and asset utilization with some degradation in customer usability. Stores offer change management to customers in order to ease the transition. Expect more of these changes as the new reality of energy and fuel costs drives industry actions. ... ... "The company estimates this kind of shipping has cut labor by half and

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-84390012134909773972008-06-30T18:08:00.000-05:002008-06-30T18:08:48.891-05:00

The other day, I posted a blog (and perhaps the longest blog in history) about understanding the subtle---and sometimes not so subtle---nuances regarding gender, culture, and age when leading people. Here's an article in Computerworld about how to make your workplace Gen-Y friendly. Some key points: - Offer good healthcare and retirement benefits - Offer freedom about when, how, and where to

Jerry Manashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09215629979975177853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-1790064379188958962008-06-29T20:41:00.005-05:002008-06-29T20:52:10.727-05:00

Here's an interesting proposal for valuing IT investments using return on assets, similar to capital intensive industries such as the oil industry. ... ... "Kyte contended that IT should now value its investments based on a different metric: return on assets. ROA would enable IT departments to measure success based on the return it gains from assets already deployed in the infrastructure and

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-89871961972978299292008-06-28T16:52:00.004-05:002008-06-28T16:57:06.630-05:00

Is continuous improvement better than one decisive action? Too many companies are waiting until external threats become reality before they commit to an improvement plan. ... ... "Now that its independence is at stake, it is taking decisive actions. It may not work because the plan probably comes too late. " ... Via BloggingStocks: Anheuser-Busch

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-85205419128846596222008-06-26T21:23:00.003-05:002008-06-26T21:54:42.312-05:00

I recently attended a certification workshop in Gender Intelligence as part of an upcoming collaboration with Barbara Annis & Associates, the world's leading experts in gender diversity and inclusion. While I was wary about stereotyping at first, the workshop was much more enlightening than I expected, and didn't involve unsupported or sweeping generalizations. We participated in exercises,

Jerry Manashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09215629979975177853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-89694487671176240812008-06-26T19:29:00.003-05:002008-06-26T19:55:36.958-05:00

Jerome Jewell and I were discussing ways to show our appreciation for pairs and groups that attend our upcoming Leadership Quadrant seminar, which I announced on PMThink in May. And so we're announcing the "Bring a Friend" special! If you and a colleague sign up before August 31st, 2008, we will extend a 25% discount to each party (that's $1,345 instead of $1795 for a two day intensive workshop)

Jerry Manashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09215629979975177853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-70470006769230855162008-06-23T20:02:00.003-05:002008-06-23T20:07:24.931-05:00

Can we make sense of trends to predict the future? Here's some tips ...

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-4742365954957889342008-06-22T20:48:00.000-05:002008-06-22T20:48:28.459-05:00

The other day, I posted a blog on how hyperconnectivity is here to stay. Related to this, I just came across an article in the New York Times on how Microsoft, Google, Intel, IBM, and others are forming a nonprofit group to study the problem of information overload. The group is researching how to best harness the power and productivity of hyperconnectivity without succumbing to its excesses.

Jerry Manashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09215629979975177853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-26629764860465715842008-06-22T20:09:00.002-05:002008-06-22T20:13:33.260-05:00

Look for fresh combinations of the existing to create the next innovative idea. ... ... "If you are committed to coming up with a BREAKTHROUGH IDEA, start looking for new connections between the stuff that's all around you. " ... Via The Heart of Innovation: Idea Lottery

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-81422108010706883522008-06-21T20:50:00.002-05:002008-06-21T20:53:18.426-05:00

Here's an inventive approach to worthwhile projects ... ... "The Victory Project represents a dramatic new approach to problem solving and charitable giving. Your donation becomes part of this huge incentive for huge problems. " ... Victory Project

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-88892871141008687822008-06-21T15:50:00.008-05:002008-06-22T20:52:15.281-05:00

There's a thought-provoking article in InfoWorld about hyperconnectivity (the new buzz word for those that are constantly connected to their cell phones, PDA, multiple social networks, IMs, blogs, virtual worlds, and other ways of staying in touch digitally). And this is on top of traditional means, such as phone, voice mail, and snail mail. The fact is, while some are complaining about the

Jerry Manashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09215629979975177853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-14573413128935145392008-06-18T21:05:00.007-05:002008-06-18T21:11:23.962-05:00

IBM makes courseware available through its online portal. ... ... " ... through the Student Portal on the IBM Academic Initiative web site, students can access a three-step tutorial on Service Science Management and Engineering (SSME), a new academic discipline that brings together ongoing work in the fields of science, engineering, and business management, combined with the study of social

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-8995770379221343922008-06-17T20:11:00.004-05:002008-06-17T20:15:00.121-05:00

A fun read of a sad, but all too often true, reality ... ... "Over the past two weeks, I've conducted confidential off-site group interviews with all of the ABC consultants working on the FUBAR project. " ... Via Bruce F. Webster: Runaway IT project

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-61818782943255274792008-06-16T21:19:00.003-05:002008-06-16T21:23:43.785-05:00

Reverse Graffiti Project: "San Francisco's Broadway tunnel walls are caked with dirt, soot, and paint covered graffiti. It set the perfect canvas to create a beautiful work of art ... "

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-56082468226651101942008-06-15T13:28:00.005-05:002008-06-15T13:34:58.113-05:00

We often point out project failure. However, it is important to learn from it. Here's a perspective, from JK Rowling, on how failure can be harnessed for success. ... ... "So why do I talk about the benefits of failure? Simply because failure meant a stripping away of the inessential. I stopped pretending to myself that I was anything other than what I was, and began to direct all my

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-43823711956479442382008-06-12T17:58:00.003-05:002008-06-12T18:01:58.072-05:00

G'day mates. ... Is this the record for late projects? Nine years late. ... ... "A COMPUTER program to streamline Victoria's criminal justice system is running nine years late and could cost four times as much as planned. " ... Via Australian IT: Project is 9 years late

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-83348255908339675762008-06-10T20:03:00.004-05:002008-06-10T20:11:11.679-05:00

Should we strive to measure innovation? Some high-level measures may be worthwhile to understand the pulse and/or health of innovation. Here are some suggestions for metrics. ... ... "The BCG report recommends that you select a small number of metrics appropriate for your business and have some for inputs, process and outputs. " ... Via BQF Innovation: Metrics

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196393.post-83776329217017915122008-06-08T21:00:00.004-05:002008-06-08T21:04:38.809-05:00

Survey of project managers in Ireland show a greater focus on achieving the enterprise objectives over emphasis on time and budget targets. ... ... "only a third of project managers feel that completing on time and on budget are critical to project success. Some 70pc rated meeting organisational objectives as being the most important factor. " ... Via SiliconRepublic: IT project managers

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