“Big Data” is tracking you (among other things).
Most people have heard the term “big data,” but few know exactly what it means. To make matters worse, the term can mean pretty significantly different things in different domains. For the sake of simplicity, we’ll begin by focusing on a very relatable aspect of big data: building user profiles, such as the kind Facebook and Google create of their users. Continue reading
There are two widely-used risk management standards:
In my previous blog[i], I presented details on how these risk management standards address the development of a risk-aware culture – a necessary foundation for risk management success. As promised, this blog will address the risk management “process.” This is how the organization addresses specific risks. Continue reading
Projects go wrong and in our binary world projects either succeed or fail. There is a plethora of articles, opinions and reasons for such success and failure but why, and how, is this possible when we have more and more ‘qualified’ project managers?
When a project is still moving or hasn’t fallen apart it may be categorised as “it ain’t broke” and optimistic project managers may conclude “no need to fix it“. However, we all know that preventive maintenance will allow for successful operation and minimise breakdowns and avoid trouble, “a stitch in time saves nine“. Continue reading
I hear all too often from professionals in Continuous Improvement how “Senior Leadership does not give me the support I need”. Some go further by making the claim that “Senior Leadership just doesn’t understand”. And some go further still and make the suggesting there is a conscious, if not curious, effort by senior leaders to sabotage the Continuous Improvement programs. Continue reading
There is a long-standing trend in the global marketplace when it comes to the qualities of top executives. They are often rewarded for their willingness to definitively say yes or no to big financial and technological decisions. This is a quality that may have served you well in your career as well. However, when it comes to new technology, there may be more than one answer. Continue reading