I last wrote about the need for small and medium-sized companies to eventually take the plunge, lose some informality (and maybe even a bit of speed at the onset to allow for more success, alignment, and acceleration later on), and adapt more formal processes and tools to aid in further growth. What does that look […]
5 Balanced Blue Hairy Goals Read More »
I’m excited about this series of blogs I’m putting together over the next several weeks. The first topic has been fundamental to me over my career. I’ve used the term “Operating System” very loosely at times. With other leaders and employees, during interviews, and in planning sessions, it is a term I’ve used often to
0.1 to 100: It’s not all about speed Read More »
As I wrote earlier, I’ve had the chance to reflect upon the last two years. While I tend to focus on what development and growth I should continue to work on, it wouldn’t be balanced if I didn’t consider some successes over the last few years. Like any organization, being able to focus on a
Reflections, Part II Read More »
At this two-year mark of (re)starting my Consulting company, I believe it’s time to reflect upon my learnings over the various assignments and work during these unusual times. I’ll continue this later in September, as yes, there has been no shortage of self-observations. Those who know me well know that I am an individual who
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There has been a seemingly greater focus over the last decade, with businesses using data to make more informed decisions about their direction and purpose. I’ve been fortunate in my career that most of the companies I’ve worked with (and to be honest, most were larger organizations) already had fairly robust data collection processes and
Making metrics meaningful Read More »
Many of you have undoubtedly heard the phrase, “Data is the new oil.” It was coined in 2006 by an English Mathematician, Clive Humby. The reference implies several things: that data will become an increasingly valuable commodity, it will be a driver of the economy, and from a natural state, while unrefined, it is of
Before I answer the question, I think we need to agree upon what consensus means. I find it a word that is often misused at times. I’ll refer to a formal dictionary definition in a moment. First, let’s ponder. Does it mean unanimous and enthused? A reluctant unanimity? A simple majority? I’ve been involved in
How Important Is Consensus? Read More »
Over the last year, I’ve written about various technologies and tools that are used in today’s industries. Having seen and experienced firsthand the different levels of our understanding regarding the technology that exists today, I thought I’d attempt to present it to everyone in my own simplified, layman (some might say dated) terms of understanding.
A Primer: 21st Century IT terms for the 20th Century Generations Read More »
I heard a great analogy many years ago when I worked in Aerospace and we were starting a large continuous improvement activity. The facilitator, as part of the training, told us how the front-line team is the equivalent of a skilled heart surgeon, about to operate on a patient, and how those supporting the surgeon
The Heart of Technology Read More »
It’s been quite some time since my last post, so to say things have been busy would be quite the understatement (I’m sure that applies to most of us). I’ve had the chance to see firsthand some of the COVID impact on businesses; new protocols, risk management, and customer demand fluctuations (up and down) have
2020…Where Do We Go From Here? Read More »
