Why Trying to Future-Proof Anything Will Fail I recently decided to retire the paper copies of the hundreds of pages I wrote for trade magazines and academic publications over the last few decades. As I read through these articles on Computer Integrated Manufacturing, AI, mobile computing and other topics, it became clear that any attempt to future proof anything will … [Read more...] about Why Trying to Future-Proof Anything Will Fail
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Digital Transformation Failures Part 1: Not Preparing Properly
Digital Transformation Failures Part 1 This multipart series will focus on all the ways digital transformation can fail. Sometimes advice that places a light on the road others have taken will keep you from repeating their mistakes. In Digital Transformation Failures Part 1, I look at the issues related to arriving at digital transformation unprepared. Not being … [Read more...] about Digital Transformation Failures Part 1: Not Preparing Properly
Reflections on Digital Transformation: 4 Critical To-Dos for Navigating Change
In the 1980s, IT departments, likely called Data Processing back then, pioneered digital transformation. Manual processes, such as tracking inventory and work orders on cards or keeping customer records, moved from physical paper in bins or drawers to a computer. The impetus was on storing data and calculation. Making innovative use of the data wasn’t a motivation yet. The … [Read more...] about Reflections on Digital Transformation: 4 Critical To-Dos for Navigating Change
3 Simple Rules for Delivering a Good SIIA CODiE Award Experience fot the Judges: Focus on Aligning Evidence with Judging Criteria
Writing a Good SIIA CODiE Award Submission Note: this post reflects my opinion and advice as an independent CODiE judge and does not reflect any official position from the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) or the CODiE awards For the past three years, I have judged the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE awards in the … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Rules for Delivering a Good SIIA CODiE Award Experience fot the Judges: Focus on Aligning Evidence with Judging Criteria
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine Emerging Uncertainties: Adding New Variables to Already Complex Scenarios
The Russian invasion of Ukraine emerging uncertainties: context First, COVID-19 upended most models of the future. Even those with pandemic contingencies missed significant ramifications brought on by the virus. Then the death of several black Americans precipitated global outrage and awareness of social injustice. That led to major demonstrations and riots that caused many … [Read more...] about The Russian Invasion of Ukraine Emerging Uncertainties: Adding New Variables to Already Complex Scenarios
