Posts by Sandy
Gartner: Firms At Risk Of Losing Women Technologists
What are the key strengths of women technologists to help corporations navigate the new global economy? Gartner singles out 5 gender-based traits CIOs should pay attention to when building IT staffs.
Read MoreFour Processes to Successful Retention
Increased turnover in an organization can lead to an overall decrease in productivity and quality of work. James Champy offers 4 tips on an active approach to retain qualified employees.
Read MoreRobert Reich: The Economics of People
Robert Reich (former Labor Secretary under President Clinton) comments on the need for a new way to think about people as globalization, disruptive technology and aging demographics bear down on the U.S. economy.
Read MoreUnderstanding Wikis
How can wikis play an innovative role as a social software in your organization? Read this white paper from Ziff Davis to allow you to make informed decisions!
Read MorePODCAST: What’s the word on the street for Senior IT professionals?
What do senior IT folks need to do best to work effectively with their peers across the business? Check out this podcast between Jim Stroud (technical sourcing consultant with Microsoft) and I, as we chat about the L’s and the M’s of technology and business alignment.
Read MoreFor the record, Wikipedia has some roots in Chicago
Wikipedia - founded in 2001, interactive encyclopedia, voluntarily authored in 250 languages, over 5 million articles, among the 15 most trafficked Web sites in the world, generates no revenue, relies on donations. Check out Brad Spirrison's article that traces wiki to Chicago.
Read MoreColin Powell’s Leadership Lessons & Joel Dant’s Beef Tongue Tacos
Lesson #1: Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off. Good leadership involves responsibility to the welfare of the group, which means that some people will get angry at your actions and decisions. It’s inevitable, if you’re honorable. Check out other aspects of leadership by Colin Powell.
Read MoreA Top Reason Why Americans Leave Their Jobs
What is the #1 reason why Americans leave their jobs? Gallup research indicate - under-appreciation or the absence of recognition! Find out what praise and a simple pat on the back can achieve!
Read MoreSurvey: Employment Outlook Positive for 2007
NFI Research survey suggested that the majority of executive and managers expected an increase in employee numbers over the next 12 months, due to business increase, expansion, business stability, industry and economic conditions.
Read MoreLeadership: attitude + action
Harold S. Geneen: "Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and action."
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