San Francisco – Speaking and Working

A working trip to San Francisco - I was asked to speak at the Argyle 2018 Leadership in Digital Marketing Forum, doing my deck on the Five Components of a Great Digital Strategy. These shots are from the event - always funny to see everyone powering up their devices at the end of the day. I made sure to get some other work in ... some great locations, for it, including the Mosser Hotel, the Palace Hotel - and the…

The World in your Backyard

Introducing a new publishing element today - photography - but in keeping with the mission of this site, I am focusing on the impact of information and technology on the working world. And specifically - how innovations in how we work have enabled a change in where we work. I am speaking of the phenomenon of the digital nomad - based on the type of work you are producing, and your access to technology and communications, you really can work…

IoT Field Notes: Four Ingredients for Transformation (Pick 2!)

21 May, 2018
Purposeful Innovation, Internet of Things
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To get your innovation idea off the ground, there are four important ingredients that can make the transformation happen. Not all are required – but you need at least two of these to have any chance of getting things moving. If you have only one? Here are some ideas to fill the gap.

The Biggest Innovation Hurdle: Getting to Why

21 January, 2018
Change Management, Purposeful Innovation
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When you are driving to innovation, target key stakeholders (like Customers and your internal Front Line) and address their concerns. This approach will help pull change through the organization.

The Spark to Ignite Your Innovation Ideas

To effectively introduce change to a team, an organization, a customer, or a market, there has to be a compelling reason. Early adopters have it easy - how can established organizations, teams, products see the same results?

Shadow IT is Digital Transformation Trying to Break Free

Over the years, the slow growth of Shadow IT has really been the canary in the coal mine, the formative stages of an organization's Digital Transformation - people using Information and Technology to automate internal processes, get closer to the customer, and transform products and services.

Digital Business and Your Team: Talent and Engagement

To truly excel in a digital business, your internal Team must be present, participating, and truly engaged. This important component of your Great Digital Business will be a big differentiator.

Digital Business and Data: The Critical Connective Tissue

What makes Data an especially difficult – and valuable – component of your Great Digital Business? Here’s a hint: don't leave data management solely in the hands of your tech teams in IT, Finance, and Marketing - the big payoffs will come when you involve Human Resources. (Part of a series)

Digital Business and Products: Changing the Game in a Big Way

The changing nature of 'product' is disrupting industry in completely different ways than innovations from the past. This component of your Great Digital Business is often the catalyst - and here are some ways to think how it will connect with other Digital efforts in your business. (Part of a series)

Digital Business and Customer Relationships: Big Value in Tight Connections

The best companies are radically focused on a great customer experience. As your customer base shifts to a digital, mobile mindset, Customer Relationships needs to be part of your Great Digital Business. (Part of a series)