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A Lesson from the NBA: Test the Product & Consult the Players
What can we learn from NBA and the failure of a synthetic basketbll that was tauted as a union of revolutionary design and breakthrough material? Read why you need to test the product introduced and consult your users for reviews to reduce blockages to success!
Read MoreLeading Leaders: How to Manage Smart, Talented, Rich, And Powerful People
The most valuable people in and around an organization are often difficult to manage. So how can we develop personal relationships with these movers and shakers, and leverage their expertise for better decision-making? Read how to carry out 7 Daily Tasks of Leadership, to manage other leaders.
Read MoreA book for your consideration: The Cycle of Leadership by Noel Tichy
In his book, The Cycle of Leadership, Noel Tichy describes how we can build a world class "teaching" organization – one that develops leaders at all levels who, in turn, develop other leaders.
Read MoreGartner: 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.
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