SubscribeLifecycle Management: Knowing what your company owns, how it’s being used and where it lives
by Matthew Carmen, Apr 12, 2010
The key to managing a financially sound IT organization is to start with a sound planning and implementation process. You need to know what it is you are managing. They are software licenses, hardware assets, leased equipment and the list goes on and on. Knowing this is the first step to understanding how they are used and the details surrounding the total cost of ownership. more…
Leadership Cancers #5: Simplemindedness
by Gary Monti, Apr 13, 2010
The difference between simple and simplemindedness is a razors edge. When designing a solution for a customer, you need to understand the disciplines, principles and the balance between them that is required to go from customer requirements to functional specifications to design to production. Failing to recognize any one aspect will lead to a simpleminded solution that will introduce unintended complexity. more…
Customer is King
by Guy Ralfe, Apr 14, 2010
As Guy wades deeper into his new domain of business, he is able to understand with great clarity that the first order of business is to take care of customers. This cardinal notion spans across all industries without exception. If you do not take care of your customers, somebody else will and you don’t that to happen. more…
Business Valuation in divorce is different
by Steve Popell, Apr 15, 2010
In a divorce situation, the manager-spouse purchases the community property interest of the non-manager-spouse through the process of community property division. The standard “fair market value” method of evaluation is not valid here. Read this article to understand the fundamentals of this evaluation method. more…
Author’s Journey #17: Finishing your book on time and avoiding writer’s block
by Roger Parker, Apr 16, 2010
Finishing a book on time and avoiding writer’s block is a challenge to many authors. Better planning will help you finish your book on time. Start by creating a content plan and commit to a daily progress. more…