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Intentions, Actions and Business Outcomes
The aphorism “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” is particularly apt when looking at businesses or governments that aren’t doing as well as they should. Intending to do something is not the same as actually doing it. … Continue reading →
Form Follows Function on SPaMCast 467
It’s time for another appearance on Tom Cagley’s Software Process and Measurement (SPaMCast) podcast. This week’s episode, number 467, features Tom’s excellent essay on value (value is one of those simple-seeming, but complex concepts). Jeremy Berriault‘s QA corner covers testing in difficult circumstances. I bat cleanup with a Form Follows Function segment discussing my post […]
Predictions 2018: Cloud Computing Accelerates Enterprise Transformation Everywhere
It’s already that time of year again: pumpkin spice and predictions for the New Year! Forrester’s Cloud team has been busy gathering, analyzing and prioritizing our predictions for what’s ahead in cloud computing for 2018. As our 2018 cloud predictions…
Global Mining Standards and Guideline Group (GMSG) – Johannesburg Workshop
Roy Irvine, The Open Group Exploration, Mining, Metals & Minerals (EMMMTM) Forum Director, attended the GMSG workshop in Johannesburg, held on September 20-21, 2017, in association with the South African Institute of Mines and Metallurgy (SAIMM). The purpose of the workshop was to give an update of the various GMSG work areas, which included the EMMM Forum work, under the work area ‘Common Reference Framework’.
Gartner’s event driven business strategy, the “secret sauce” for success in the digital era (i)
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Gartner’s event driven business strategy, the “secret sauce…”
CIOs must define an event-centric digital business strategy says Gartner in the title
Framing Decisions in Business
Change is inevitable. Every business enterprise whether private, government or ‘not for profit will be subject to some sort of change. How they respond will influence if the the outcome is positive or negative. Change can be driven by many … Continue reading →
The Channel Software Stack – A Comprehensive (And Critical) Look At The Future Of The Industry
There has been an explosion of software vendors in the past 10 years. In fact, it has been the fastest-growing segment of the technology industry and a big driver of digital transformation across all 27 industries. (Check out Andrew Bartels Global Mark…
Predictions 2018: Visionary CMOs Will Focus On Growth And Customer-Obsession
With the waning days of 2017, a fresh start emerges. CMOs again begin to plan their personal affirmations to revitalize from a draining year. Headlines awash in ad fraud, brand safety concerns, data privacy debacles, and the threat of Amazon dropping i…
Predictions 2018: CIOs Will Lead Organizations To Say Farewell To The Chief Digital Officer
When I look back at my time as a CIO, I often say it was only half-Dickensian. I bet you can guess which half! Legacy was rampant. Ops models and operating frameworks where based on dated theories. Just as folks felt like they were getting a handle on …
Predictions 2018: A Year Of Reckoning
When we put together our 2018 predictions, four overarching themes caught my attention: separation, speed, money, and time. Separation. The uncertain fate of many companies seems at odds with the reality that most economies, labor markets, and industri…
Three Emotional Territories That Winning Brands Get Right
Sell, Sell, Sell? Up-selling and cross-selling are extremely popular activities to boost profit margins. In my many years of consulting with financial services organizations, I have seen various shades of getting customers to buy up and buy into an ass…