I recently wrote the first in a series of posts about my attempt to turn 2015 into My Year of Living Paperlessly at iPhone Life. I am trying to document what I'm doing as I take each step. This post focuses turning magazine pages into learning documents. But let me step back first. I have, for years, kept files of magazine articles. Some of those have already been scanned … [Read more...] about My Year of Living Paperlessly: From Magazines to Personal Learning Documents
Strategy
What is Digital Transformation?
I have seen several definitions of digital transformation floating are twitter of late. I thought I would document mine here: Digital transformation is the manifestation of strategy enabled by digital technology. Business models, policies and practices, branding, the use of space and the adoption of technology should all be driven by strategy. It should be noted that digital … [Read more...] about What is Digital Transformation?
Strategic Planning Never Ends
Strategic planning never ends I was brought into a community college district to present on strategic planning and the fact that it never ends. This was not a kick-off meeting where I offered guidance on the process. Quite the opposite. This was a meeting held the quarter following the completion of a strategic planning process. The goal of the talk was to remind people that … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning Never Ends
Seattle Seahawks Strategy: Lessons Learned about Strategy
Seattle Seahawks Strategy Image: Dan and Janet Rasmus and Blitz, enjoy the Acumatica 5.0 launch at CenturyLink Field. Photo credit: Alyssa Rasmus. Seattle Seahawks Strategy The Seattle Seahawks gave Green Bay a lesson in Strategy. Strategy represents a path toward a goal, not just a goal. Too many organizations think that listing goals is good enough. In the case of the … [Read more...] about Seattle Seahawks Strategy: Lessons Learned about Strategy
Ten Investor Presentation Tips (after sitting through CES Press Day – 2015)
I spent most of my first day at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) listening to press conferences, mostly from big companies. Some, like Dish, made a big splash with an LED drum parade followed by multiple marching kangaroos. The Dish CEO, Joseph P. Clayton, marched on stage with a drum and was pretty entertaining. And then the presentations started. Dish, though, kept a … [Read more...] about Ten Investor Presentation Tips (after sitting through CES Press Day – 2015)