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…
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 Internal Operations: Treasure in the Foundation
A great place to start your digital journey - leveraging the skills, knowledge, and understanding of the information and technology that drives your internal operations. This is the first component of a Great Digital Business. (Part of a series)
May you live in interesting times …
(mythical Chinese curse) We truly do live in interesting times; world, political, and economic events over the past days, weeks, and months have impacted us all. Some may see these…
IoT Field Notes: How to Identify Customer Value (Original)
A practical method for zeroing in on where value is created by digital products and services; it depends a lot on the Value Chain (how products eventually get to the End Customer).
The Internet of Things and Applied Digital Strategy
The IoT presents companies with a choice - top line revenue growth or bottom line earnings improvement. Which is the right focus for your organization? Let’s start by figuring out how to connect this new-wave “digital thinking” to your enterprise strategy.
Fighting over Amber Boxes
Change is a natural part of the Digital Transformation process and nothing to worry about – as long as you don’t get too caught up in the drama of your Preferred Point of View.
Getting Started with the Intranet of Things
Nope - not a typo! When I speak to groups about Smart Connected Products, I specifically call out the use of the term from Porter's HBR articles in 2015. We…
IOT Field Notes: Three Distinct Flavors of the IoT Conversation
There are three distinct schools of thought when thinking and talking about IoT and it's impact on their business. When teeing up conversations pointing to megatrends or strategic imperatives, be sure to get specific around what type of IoT conversation you are getting into.