I shared my thoughts about the new world of remote work during a recent IDG TECHtalk Twitter Chat that Network World picked upp. A4) Scaling up remote access and chat/collaboration tools top my list of lessons. Content management gaps are also going to rear their ugly head for some organizations and offer lessons (not everybody… Continue reading How Can IT Organizations Rise to the Occasion in the New World of Remote Work? | Network World
Category: Collaboration
My go-to apps for 2019
Throughout 2019, there were some applications that became my go-to apps for personal and professional projects. Here’s my shortlist:
The law of diminishing returns and content development
There’s a law of diminishing returns you have to watch out for when you’re developing thought leadership and other content. “Perfect is the enemy of good,” according to Voltaire. It’s possible to work on content for too long. For example, creating a PowerPoint deck that takes for months. Or, the fact sheets and white papers… Continue reading The law of diminishing returns and content development
In defense of kindness in the editorial review cycle
I took an interest in editorial reviews early in my career. That interest drove me to become a technical reviewer in the computer book industry for several years. I’m not sure they even have that role anymore. At the least publishers may not pay for that review anymore. Sitting through curt and incomplete document reviews… Continue reading In defense of kindness in the editorial review cycle
The wisdom of youth and age in the tech industry
Some elements of the Serpent Society workforce and corporate America try to perpetuate the myth that Generation X and 40 + workers are not up to date on technology and not able to adapt to changes. This is a pretty broad generalization. I heard this a lot during my last contract and job hunt.
