That work can be frustrating or annoying goes without saying. That we can do something about it often seems like a forlorn hope. Great advice on how to maintain your sanity comes from Josh Klein (@joshuaklein) and Bill Jensen (@simpletonbill) in Hacking Work — Breaking Stupid Rules for Smart Results. “Just two guys who have [...]
01.31.11 | Fun stuff, Innovation, Personal Effectiveness, Technology | John P. Muldoon
Are we butlers or entrepreneurs in corporate IT? Or do we fall somewhere in between? Personally, I’d prefer to be an entrepreneur but, more often than not, feel closer to being a butler than I’d like to be. The butler and entrepreneur are two of the four types of IT within organizations, according to Susan [...]
07.1.10 | Management, Organisation, Technology | John P. Muldoon
Isn’t it strange how certain topics flash up on your radar screen? I recently attended a lecture at the Irish Computer Society (ICS) given by Prof. Joe Peppard of Cranfield University School of Management over in the UK . The initial email from the ICS advertised it as a masterclass for aspiring CIOs — so [...]
04.8.10 | Technology | John P. Muldoon