The Internet is taking another revolutionary leap. The latest rave on the Internet of Things is about leveraging the interconnection of smart devices for information sharing and automation. The smart devices could be a computer, smartphone, or a sophisticated device fitted with a monitoring sensor. For the user of the… [More]
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Disciplined Means to Exceptional Ends
Entering the start and end points in Google Maps and it returns the suggested routes to get to the destination. Upon reviewing the distance and the estimated driving time of each route, you select the route that you prefer. Your choice could be influenced by errands that you might want… [More]
3 Ways to Foster a Collaborative Culture
Work silos are a big productivity damper. They lead to unintended rework and delays. Companies are fairly good in forming a cross-functional team for projects. When it comes to day-to-day operations, collaboration tends to fall by the wayside. There is no debate that collective problem solving creates a better solution…. [More]
The Pruning Effects
Rhododendron is a fairly hardy plant. Under the right conditions, it grows and blossoms without much care. The plant does require pruning to keep it from becoming too ‘bushy.’ As an amateur gardener, I learned a few things from pruning. Instant Gratification With a pair of scissors in hand, I… [More]
Deconstruct Your Strategic Goals for Clear Results
Driving in the fog with poor headlights is dangerous. A wrong turn could be fatal. For a business, the strategic goals serve as the guiding light as it navigates through the competitive landscape. There are many approaches to do the annual strategic plan for a business. They range from reviewing… [More]
It Pays to Delegate
Many of us are uncomfortable in delegating because we are concerned about the outcome. Would the select individual be able to do a good job? Could the process to do the proper delegation take just as much effort, if not more, to do the actual work? What if the result… [More]
The Leap to a Strategic Future
Enter the address for a store in Google Maps and it returns a map for the vicinity with a red bubble highlighting the exact location of the store. If you need directions to get there, you enter your starting point. Google Maps provides two or three suggested routes and the… [More]
The Tug-of-war with Technology
The fast pace of technological advancement and adoption is mesmerizing. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. It took 89 years for the telephone to reach 150 million users. By the end of August this summer, Apple might have sold more than 150 million iPads since its launch in… [More]
What’s Old is New Again
Leggings have made a “comeback” into high fashion. The modern skin-tight trousers are worn as exercise wear, casual, as well as evening wear. Meggings (men’s legging) and jeggings (jean leggings) have become hot trends in the last couple of years. Interestingly, leggings have been worn by men and women since… [More]
What Do Lean, Six Sigma, and Process Re-engineering Have in Common?
Painting a street scene might sound like a simple project. To an artist, there are so many options to consider. Depending on the choice of medium (type of paint), the surface, and the shades of color to be used, the look and feel of the painting could be very different…. [More]
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