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Human Capital Management was coined after the word of Human Resources got a bad name and is a classical example that just changing the name will not create any real change. During my work I have too often seen many self styled HCM expert architects who did not even understand the high level business process … Continue reading On Stupidity – HCM →
We have to control the Digital evolution rather that the vice versa.
Adopting a technology frantically, one at a time, without the benefit of the big picture, may ultimately contribute to failure rather than success.
The Cloud makes our digital evolut…
A couple evenings ago the BCS (British Computer Society) held a open question-and-answer session with John Zachman at the EAC-BPM conference in London. How much has the Zachman Framework for enterprise-architecture changed over the past decades – and particularly over the…
A short one today. I have a view taken from a certain book. The view contains an error, can you spot it? And when you have spotted it, go to the ArchiMate 2.1 Specification and can you tell me what … Continue reading →
For those of you that are seasoned users of BiZZdesign Architect and the ArchiMate modelling capability, you may be aware of the ‘Auto-layout’ functionality built into the modelling canvas. After generating a view from the model, the results aren’t always perfect.
How do we use SCORE, as a practical, more strategy-oriented replacement for SWOT? These are some additional notes as a follow-up and extension to the previous post ‘Simplifying SCORE‘. They perhaps apply in particular to the new simplified layout for…
I love beer commercials. A couple of years ago, Miller Light created an ad campaign (later regarded as one of the ten best campaigns ever) in which consumers of the frothy brew disagreed over their motivations for choosing Miller Light. "Tastes Great", one faction would yell, "Less Filling" says the others. Between 1973 and 1978, Miller sales exploded from just under 7 million barrels to over
I love beer commercials. A couple of years ago, Miller Light created an ad campaign (later regarded as one of the ten best campaigns ever) in which consumers of the frothy brew disagreed over their motivations for choosing Miller Light. “Tastes Great”,…
A fascinating 10 minute video from Stanford’s Robert Sutton. It discusses the mind-set and strategies of companies that are most adept at building and spreading high standards. And here is the link to “Robert Sutton’s Guide to Excellence”: http://strat.bz/wqRmb2P.
The first enterprise to have an effective technology would benefit from a competitive advantage.
The enterprises that choose and properly integrate the increasing plethora of technologies would do best.
Data can be very revealing, inspiring and surprizing. Or it can be ignored, overlooked, misused, and abused. Personally I’d prefer if data was used at the end of the spectrum where it can do some good, change perceptions for the better, and make a positive difference in our world. Which is why I was fascinated…
What tool or graphic would you use to guide a quick exploration of strategy or tactics? Many people would use SWOT, of course – the classic 2×2 grid of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats: The catch is that it’s very limited…