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Jan. 2, 2012

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Which gadget do you think will make a big impact in 2012?

I believe the continued over-throw of the laptop by the tablet will continue. Last year a company I was working with (Fortune 500) gave iPad's to all of their VP and above. By the end of the year, I rarely saw them using laptops anywhere ... more

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Jan. 1, 2012

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As a manager, what drives you the most crazy about running a meeting?

When the meeting goes off on a tangent...so does anyone know of any Italian restaurants in Atlanta? more

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March 31, 2011

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What are the most effective ways to structure decision making at an organization?

I have found that a full "inclusion" model can lead to wasted time and resources. Nimble and Agile organizations have learned to have true "owners" involved in decision making, and to not over burden "impact or aware" people in the decision making process. more

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March 31, 2011

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March 22, 2011

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What are the top 3 skills sales people should develop today to be competitive with the new buying?

In the Harvard Business Review (Dec, 2010), a study based on a survey of live sales people and their meetings found that of eight common types of sales people only three were effective. A couple of the key findings of interest:
1) Being an extrovert or ... more

Feb. 12, 2011

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Enterprise vs. Open Source vs. SaaS BI: Some Thoughts

Anyone interested in SAAS BI solutions should also take a look at Bime. Setting itself apart from other SAAS BI tools, it can connect directly to Google Analytics data, something increasingly desired by many organizations nowadays.
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Business Intelligence

Feb. 12, 2011

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What is the best way to promote your blog and gain readership?

3 Things...
1) Title Envy: Use titles that are interesting and would cause you to want to read...see how Yahoo does this on thier home page...all their titles are written in a way to cause you to feel compelled to read. If you do this ... more

Feb. 11, 2011

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Is SharePoint is a one-stop-shop? Why or why not?

I think SharePoint is an adequate tool.

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Collaboration Software

Feb. 11, 2011

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What advice would you give to companies who are just now developing a mobility strategy?

Get a focus group with teenagers started. Bring the teenagers into the company and let the executives ask questions. You will see how quickly many of the companies perceptions are wrong.
The pre-21 year old age group drives the revenue implications for many mobility markets so ... more

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Enterprise Mobility

Mobile Strategy

Feb. 11, 2011

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Feb. 11, 2011

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What do you find is the best way to prep for a phone interview?

Notes, notes notes...you need to have several clearly outlined successful initiatives that you have led and make sure you have what the impact (Cost savings, reduction in workforce, increase in sales, etc...) clearly articulated.
Corporations today are obsessed with "behavioral interviewing" so you are guaranteed ... more

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Phone Interview

Feb. 11, 2011

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Team meetings: Are they the most efficient way to communicate to a team?

Agreed that a "cadence" should be established for the meeting. Consistency both holds people accountable and creates some structure for those that need it. I would also suggest some non-conventional ideas.
For example, start the meeting with a funny or interesting video that has nothing ... more

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