Graduates, parents, friends, faulty, staff, distinguished guests, and President Floten, I want to thank you for this honor. I start with a shout out to the band. For several years I played the flute in the Harbor Junior College community band. I played Pomp and Circumstance for hours. I appreciate all of your preparation for today. If anybody in the flute section has a shot … [Read more...] about Replay: Daniel W. Rasmus 2010 Bellevue College Commencement Speech
Strategy
USC Develops Quantum Computer Encased In A Diamond
This is the kind of story that should get the attention of workforce development people. Sure, the technology is years away, but think about the skills and knowledge required if this becomes a reality. Traditional electronics theory, techniques and many aspects of manufacturing and assembly fall away if you start to speculate on how to productionize this technology and what … [Read more...] about USC Develops Quantum Computer Encased In A Diamond
Facebook Social Media Study Reinforces Ideas of Serendipity in Social Networks
A Facebook social media study belies the idea that social networks grow through what has been known as "viral" connections. What appears to be happening is that different groups like to be exposed through a network node, as in, you. If a number of like-minded people like the same thing, it isn't nearly as powerful as a number of different people liking the same thing. That, … [Read more...] about Facebook Social Media Study Reinforces Ideas of Serendipity in Social Networks
Are you ready for strategic planning?
Are you Ready for Strategic Planning? The following list of questions will help organizations address the overarching question:Â Are you Ready for Strategic Planning? The questions are based on the key attributes associated with successful, sustained strategic planning and strategic action. Organizations need not ascribe to all of the factors underlying the questions, but the … [Read more...] about Are you ready for strategic planning?
Lessons from the Field: Answers to Yammer Customers About How to Effectively Use Enterprise Social Media in the Serendipity Economy
Social Media in the Serendipity Economy. The following questions were asked during the Yammer Finding Value in Serendipity Webinar held, February 28, 2012 [No longer available. Yammer is now part of Microsoft.] The Storify tweet trail was mined for this report [Storify has ceased operations]. Yammer posted a blog about the paper and the webinar but it has been retired by … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Field: Answers to Yammer Customers About How to Effectively Use Enterprise Social Media in the Serendipity Economy