Many organizations seem to have trouble delivering on IT projects they start…
There have been numerous studies into why so many IT projects fail to deliver on their initial promises. (Some studies put the number as high as 70%) Reasons cited typically include poor IT management skills, poor specifications, lack of user involvement, […]
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The ‘Hidden’ Bane Of Successful IT Projects…
Published October 17th, 2007 in Entrepreneurial Perspective and Systems & Software. 1 Comment
The Legacy of Efficiency…
Published August 16th, 2007 in Entrepreneurial Perspective, Internet and Trends. 1 CommentEfficiency is the mantra of modern corporate culture…
Digital technologies have enabled companies to persue efficiency in increasingly aggressive ways, transforming the business landscape radically over the past decade.
The first wave of this transformation has impacted workers the most…
Many jobs today can now be outsourced to virtually anywhere in the world, with companies […]
I never think of myself as getting old. Age isn’t a something I define myself by…
On Fred Wilson’s blog, he posted yesterday about the struggle entrepreneurs seem to face as they get older - especially those of us that have had success in the past and are searching for the “What’s Next” in our lives. […]
When you’re a small company, being acquired is an interesting experience…
It has happened twice for me, having sold our last two companies to large firms. After clandestinely going through seemingly endless due diligence, negotiation, and planning, you jump right into a frenetic few days surrounding the ‘big bang’ of the public announcement. You […]
Internal Partnerships…
Published April 24th, 2007 in Entrepreneurial Perspective and Technology & Society. 0 CommentsA couple of weeks ago, Dow Jones News columnist/video host Bambi Francisco resigned from that position to focus full time on a side venture she has been developing called Vator.TV. Unfortunately, her departure wasn’t without some friction, with Dow Jones voicing concerns over the potential for conflicts of interest between Francisco’s role as […]
For a startup, your third round of financing can be challenging…
In the first round of financing, you have the luxury selling a sweeping vision. Freshly minted passion, when combined with a great idea, seems to have a compelling aura that investors are drawn to. It’s the ‘wide-eyed’ round of limitless possibilities. Investors sign checks mainly because they believe in […]
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