Getting Strategy Wrong: The Top 5 Concepts Organizations Get Wrong about Strategy The real challenge in crafting strategy lies in detecting subtle discontinuities that may undermine a business in the future. And for that there is no technique, no program, just a sharp mind in touch with the situation―Henry Mitzberg, Crafting Strategy. HBR. Scenario planning is a key … [Read more...] about Getting Strategy Wrong: The Top 5 Concepts Organizations Get Wrong about Strategy
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DeepSeek R1: The Real Worry Behind R1 and Other Tools
I haven't written about DeepSeek R1 because I've spent most of my time commenting on it via podcasts and phone calls. I've been asked, "Why now?" The answer to that is Apple downloads. Had DeepSeek not piqued a viral curiosity streak, the newly minted foundations of the AI establishment would not have shaken so quickly. I was not surprised by the event but disappointed in the … [Read more...] about DeepSeek R1: The Real Worry Behind R1 and Other Tools
Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI Review: A “Smart” Gimble That Requires Patience and Practice to Master
Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI I saw the $219 (or currently $249 on Amazon) Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI and thought it would be useful for the myriad sensory input and experience machinations that erupt from San Diego Comic-Con. However, when my daughter Alyssa and I attempted to use it during the Con, we found it was not convenient or adaptive to the video we intended to take. When we wanted … [Read more...] about Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI Review: A “Smart” Gimble That Requires Patience and Practice to Master
Lenovo Thinkpad P1 Gen 7 Mobile Workstation: Outstanding Power on the Go for Those Who Acquire High-End Configurations
Lenovo Thinkpad P1 Gen 7 This a workstation-level laptop. Unfortunately, I did not receive a review unit that demonstrated the Lenovo Thinkpad P1 Gen 7 in all its glory. It worked well enough for general business applications, ran local AI models, and drove the Lenovo ThinkVision 3D display, which I'm also reviewing. But when you look at the available specifications, this … [Read more...] about Lenovo Thinkpad P1 Gen 7 Mobile Workstation: Outstanding Power on the Go for Those Who Acquire High-End Configurations
ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (14″ Snapdragon) Laptop Review: Small, Fast and Still Evolving
ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (14″ Snapdragon) Laptop The move to ARM is underway, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon leads the way. Snapdragon makes for efficient, powerful, thin laptops like Lenovo's 14-inch ThinkPad T14s Gen 6. However, ARM-based Windows devices also introduce application compatibility concerns and other issues, like power management. From a design perspective, I like the … [Read more...] about ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (14″ Snapdragon) Laptop Review: Small, Fast and Still Evolving