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2020 is a year we’ll never forget. I read expressions of disapproval from many people wishing 2020 would disappear from memory. Why not? Lost jobs, pandemic deaths, political negativity, canceled events, and destructive acts of nature are just a few of the headlines this year. The lives of me, you, Read More …
This is the third post in a series of writings to discuss issues facing Information Technology (IT) departments. The first challenge was project work vs production support and the second challenge was prioritizing work. IT shops vary in size, budget, and processes. But all IT shops share a common set Read More …
Yesterday I ran my first half marathon race. The temperature was in the low 40s with winds 10-15 mph. The course layout was a four lane divided highway. We ran half the race length and then turned around and ran back up the other side. As luck would have it, Read More …
The need for business innovation is constant. I was talking to a friend this week about changes in the banking industry sparked by advancements in technology. The conversation topics included the importance of physical bank branches today and the future of branches for banks in the future. During our discussion Read More …
I participate in digital spaces by capturing, marking, and commenting on content around the internet. This is a recurring post of three links that I think others will find valuable for their thought lives. How Starbucks is turning itself into a tech company by Jennifer Van Grove of VentureBeat. I’m Read More …
Innovation is a darling buzzword and I still see the term used frequently in my readings. But what’s really behind the word innovation? Why do some companies seem to get it while others don’t? Innovation is defined as doing something new or doing something that already exists in a new Read More …
Earlier this week I had lunch with @Cjack_HC, @ElliotLeson, @Westdene64, and a few others. I joined the lunch late as the group was in the middle of a brainstorming session on creating names for business card designs. Sounds easy, but I found the task pretty challenging. It made me think Read More …
Checkout the new crowd sourcing site launched by Best Buy call Idea X. Similar to the Starbucks idea site that I wrote about earlier this year, Best Buy is looking to use the power of bulk thinking to generate new and innovative ideas for its business. As with Starbucks, the Read More …
In a MBA class last year I took the following note during a lecture: Drucker – creativity and innovation driven off standard process This week I found that note in a review of some materials and thought it would be a good topic for further thought. Peter Drucker lists process Read More …
Question: Should we rely on serendipity or a managed process for incremental innovation? I’ve been asked to answer this question as part of an assignment. I thought it would be good to record the answer here. It’s not because I think my answer is anything great or has uncovered some Read More …