I’m turning 40 next month … on March 17 to be exact. There’s a few others that are turning 40 this year too … James, Jason, and Stuart to name a few, but I’ll leave it up to them to out themselves when the time comes. Ah, yes, […]
Back in 2005 in the days of Shared Spaces Research & Consulting, I really liked the work done by NextPage on reducing document chaos (see here and here – although the latter link through doesn’t work anymore). NextPage redirected its focus in the subsequent years, and while it […]
Fredric contemplates if findability will suffer as Enterprise 2.0 and social business tools become mainstream: “For me being a Linked Enterprise Data enthusiast I would bet a coin or two on that pragmatic way of bridge different data sets and uses. The Mashup Enterprise needs to engage in […]
Steven gives five reasons why Windows 8 will be dead on arrival: “1. No one needs Windows 8 on the desktop. 2. Metro: An ugly, useless interface. 3. Where are the Windows 8 Applications? 4. Vexed Windows developers. 5. Too little, too late for the smartphone/tablet market Add […]
The Wall Street Journal reports on the rise of stand-up meetings: “Atomic Object, a Grand Rapids, Mich., software-development firm, holds company meetings first thing in the morning. Employees follow strict rules: Attendance is mandatory, nonwork chitchat is kept to a minimum and, above all, everyone has to stand […]
I am currently surveying people about the user adoption strategies being used at their organizations. Winners 3 and 4 of the books are: – Polly from the United Kingdom, with a copy of Collaboration Roadmap (2011). – Tricia from the United States, with a copy of User Adoption […]
A recent study at RMIT University in Australia found that cash isn’t a driver of creativity: ““Fast-growth SMEs are the high-power engines of our economy, comprising only 3 to 10 per cent of firms but generating up to 90 per cent of employment growth,” Dr Tan said. “These […]
The dominant way I charge for books and reports is by credit card, processed through Paypal. It’s been interesting to note, though, that quite a few people either can’t pay this way – due to corporate policies usually, although sometimes by personal preference too. There’s always been another […]
James Robertson from Step Two Designs recently posted his review of Collaboration Roadmap. After setting the background from his vantage point, James writes: “The book starts by exploring the technology options, through the lens of Michael’s models, including the Seven Pillars and Four Connectors. These help to understand […]
Reuters examines the possibilities of travel in a mobile device and integrated systems world: “Welcome to the airport terminal of the future. There are self-service bag drops but no check-in desks. Your passage is seamless, punctuated behind the scenes only by discrete Near Field Communication sensors. Occasionally you […]
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