New app invites beta testers
Transit Near Me, a web app to help people in the Washington (DC) area locate near-by transit services, is looking for people to test its beta release. Original post
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Someone on the #pr tag asked last night what our predictions were for the future. I said that PR would be going into a tailspin as it realised everyone’s attention span was so reduced that they needed to do something really special to stand out. I suddenly realised – more and more people are becomingRead… Read more »
A CTO’s favorite list of lessons from the Miracle of the 1980 Olympics
I’ve previously posted the below, but it is a favorite story, one of leadership, vision, experience and mastery of art and science and my hope is that even of you have thought these lessons through in the past you might want to check them out again. The lessons probably apply to many enterprise teams, butRead… Read more »
Embrace Disruption To Save The U.S. Postal Service
If your business revolves around charging people money to deliver their messages by hand over a period of days, how do you survive in a world where anyone can send anyone else a message for free instantaneously? That’s the question the U.S. Postal Service has been worriedly asking itself as it gazes into the mirrorRead… Read more »
How to Tell It’s Time to Leave Your Current Contract
The world of contracting has its benefits, not the least of which is the option to try new opportunities and experience new challenges. Along with the benefits, however, are a few drawbacks. The most pressing, especially in these economic times, being the potential for contracts to come to an end, and sometimes rather quickly. StabilityRead… Read more »
Why Do Social Media? The New Gold Rush.
Http://LeonardSipes.Com You and your organization have discussed a social media presence. You and staff are aware that two-thirds of Americans are currently engaged in social media and you note that almost all young people report social media use. For today’s communications needs and for those of the future, you decide to take the plunge. ThenRead… Read more »
Managing Change in an Organization during a Transition in Leadership Tip #3
Managing Change in an Organization during a Transition in Leadership Authored by: Patty Guard, Former Deputy Director of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education, Board Member Public Sector Consortium Ensure stability When the previous boss is departing and you have accepted the position of the acting replacement, there are steps you can take toRead… Read more »
Preparing for the Arrival of a New Leader Tip #2
Preparing for the Arrival of a New Leader Authored by: Patty Guard, Former Deputy Director of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education, Board Member Public Sector Consortium Build trust and credibility with the new leader Contact the new leader to introduce yourself, to say congratulations and that you are looking forward to working withRead… Read more »
Of Course He Has Ideas – But Are They Good Ones?
Every time Newt Gingrich gets another 15 minutes of fame on the national political stage, the conversation inevitably turns to his keen mind and treasure trove of ideas. As a student of leadership styles and a advocate of the benefits these insights they provide, it is no mystery that Newt is doing what is completelyRead… Read more »
FCC to review BART cell phone shutdown policy
A day after BART adopted a policy defining when the agency can interrupt cell phone communications, the FCC announced plans to review BART’s actions. Original post