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Sean Stickney

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RN, Traveling Nurse, CrossCountry Travcorp

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May 23, 2012

Sean Stickney and 1 other person answered this question

Will custom-built application delivery controllers in massive data centers replace off-the-shelf hardware?

Custom built is expensive for smaller companies so off the shelf programs will still have a future. more

Information Technology

Cloud Comptuing

May 14, 2012

Sean Stickney and 12 other people answered this question

If you had an extra hour in a day, what would you do with it?

I would not work longer but enjoy life.

Time Management

May 2, 2012

Sean Stickney and 7 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Navigating the Torturous Tension Between IT and the Business When Moving to the Cloud [4/30 @ 1 pm]

Is IT worried that the business side will use the cloud to cut them out of the picture?

IT will still have a job because technology is emerging and we all still need support. I believe it will continue to be out-sourced. more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

April 29, 2012

Sean Stickney and 4 other people answered this question

What is the difference between working with a small team/group vs. large team/group?

I have worked in both types of groups. Small groups provide closer communication and closer working environment. Everybody in the small group can keep others in check.
Larger groups can spread the work across everybody but some people in the group may sit in the ... more

Human Resources

April 23, 2012

Sean Stickney and 12 other people answered this question

What are some techniques to manage stress at work?

frequent breaks as allowed away from work area
eat lunch away from your work area
a good mix of family and work more

Human Resources

Employee Health

Stress Management

April 11, 2012

Sean Stickney and 4 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Manage Organizational Change and Drive Your ERP Project to Success [4/9 @ 11 am]

What are effective communications methods to manage change?

Communication has to be done in such a way to reach the target audience. The sad thing is we have so many ways to share. The communication has to be positive so that change can be accepted. Change is scary to everybody but if management ... more

Information Technology

Enterprise Software

April 8, 2012

Sean Stickney and 9 other people answered this question at this roundtable

The Social Factor: Social Media in Culture & Communication [4/2 @ 1 pm]

How do you overcome a boring brand?

As several have said the presentation gets boring. The product still has a draw. Look at some of the old products that are out there we still use/eat. The product is the same and has staying power but the company has found improved ways to ... more

Human Resources

Company Culture

March 12, 2012

Sean Stickney and 3 other people answered this question

What do you think of the new YouTube redesign?

I do not use You Tube that much but I do find the new look easier to use. I like the new navigation bar. I believe they have a good design for now. The new design may not be hip enough for the younger crowd ... more

March 7, 2012

Sean Stickney and 2 other people answered this question

What is the future for Netflix after losing thousands of Starz titles?

Netflix's has a great idea and expanded on it video's on demand that can be watched on any device. Video game systems were the start now we can watch videos on smart phones and pads. I recently purchased a device the size of a smart ... more

Media & Entertainment

March 7, 2012

Sean Stickney and 7 other people answered this question at this roundtable

The Basics of Marketing on Pinterest [2/29 @ 1 pm]

What's the most innovative use of Pinterest you've seen so far?

Pinterest has such an attraction to everybody. The pictures are a great attractive feature because humans are visual creatures. My only complaint about Pinterest is what I saw yesterday of interest is hard to find the next day. But I believe this site has room ... more

Feb. 26, 2012

Sean Stickney and 4 other people answered this question

Is personal computing security improving?

I agree that personal computing safety has not improved over the years. We still have the same old firewalls and antiviral programs. These programs just have different names. Our information on our computers is still vulnerable. Now we share everything on public sites for everyone ... more

Information Technology

Password Management

Personal Computing

Feb. 15, 2012

Sean Stickney and 1 other person answered this question

Are SMB's performing and documenting security risk assessments?

Secure environments are hard to establish in a small business because there may be no need to document actions at all times. As the business waxes and wanes in this environment documentation has to be provided to protect changes and assets.This is part of their ... more

Information Technology

Risk Assessement

Risk Management

Feb. 14, 2012

Sean Stickney and 23 other people answered this question

Should corporate culture be set by general employees, or should it be defined by upper management?

The employee should be the right fit to the culture of the company.

Human Resources

Corporate Culture

Feb. 8, 2012

Sean Stickney answered this question at this roundtable

Managing Cloud Spend, Maximizing ROI [2/1 @ 1 pm]

Who uses spot market, or reserved instances to reduce costs?

I have been confronted with reduced cost in the past. If you pay cash for some services up front the person may experience reduced cost. more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

Cloud Spend Management

Jan. 30, 2012

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Jan. 29, 2012

Sean Stickney and 20 other people answered this question

How would you fix the U.S. Postal Service?

I believe reducing the work force and delivery days will help keep revenue from being lost. Consolidate delivery sites. more

U.S. Postal Service

Jan. 29, 2012

Sean Stickney and 5 other people answered this question

What are some specific tips for asking for help or advice via email?

The e-mail has to be to the point. The subject line has to be complete and reflect the purpose of the e-mail. The e-mail should be to the point and short not embellished. If the e-mail thread is more than 3-5 pages then there needs ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Jan. 7, 2012

Sean Stickney and 19 other people answered this question

What makes content go viral?

I do not think the content has to be worth sharing but worth it to others either good or bad. more

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