IT Strategy: IT Cannot be a Profit Center (Friday, September 08, 2006) IT Strategy: Of late, there is a lot of emphasis on IT ROI. While this is commendable, extending this argument to convert the IT Organization into a profit center is taking it to another extreme. For example, are HR, finance, and marketing profit centers? Why not?
Realizing the Power of Innovation Webs (Monday, December 04, 2006) Once agian, Don Tapscott talks about the imperative of collaboration. This time, it is with Optimize Magazine
Buzzword: Business Model (Monday, March 12, 2007) "Business model" has to be the king of buzzwords. "Strategy" is not far behind but there is something about business models that makes it more powerful! This article tries to demystify the term.
A Framework For IT Value (Monday, April 02, 2007) In this series, we will discuss IT Value - from its definition to a framework to measure and track it
Part IV: A Framework For IT Value (Monday, April 30, 2007) Last week, we discussed the cost dimension of IT Value. This week, we will discuss the time to market dimension.
Complementary Genius (Tuesday, May 29, 2007) IBM, Google, and Intel have each unearthed competitive advantages by investing in innovations that, at first glance, seemed unrelated to their core businesses. What's their secret? Nicholas Carr offers five questions that leaders can ask themselves to help uncover opportunities in the ecosystem their company operates in. His point: By understanding the ecosystem, leaders can often find innovation opportunities in products that complement their core business.
Innovating by simplifying: Seven ways to make things better (Monday, October 29, 2007) Sometimes you innovate to create whole new markets and capabilities, and sometimes you just want to make an improvement - in many cases, such improvements come as a result of simplification.
Business Model Innovation: The End of Advertising As We Know It (Thursday, October 04, 2007) Traditional advertising players - broadcasters, distributors and advertising agencies – will need innovative new approaches to respond to major industry shifts underway.
Exploring initiatives for innovation (Thursday, October 04, 2007) Insurers have for years mistaken optimization for innovation, but true innovation requires a willingness to try something different to address persistent operational challenges.
In Search of Innovation (Tuesday, November 13, 2007) Bringing innovation to your organization isn't easy. Need tips? Read On!
50 Ways to Green Your Business (Tuesday, December 04, 2007) I had a tough time slotting this article. I know it must be read so here it is...on all channels!
12 Ways Companies Can Innovate (Wednesday, January 30, 2008) This excellent article presents both the imperative and process for innovation. Must read!
Making Better IT Investment Decisions (Wednesday, January 30, 2008) Are you drowning in a sea of data and not a drop to drink? Look around you; you are not alone!
7 Innovation Myths (Wednesday, January 30, 2008) Innovation is on everyone's minds but is it understood? Here are the 7 myths about innovation
Strategy: Kill Google (Sunday, February 03, 2008) Kill Bill's sequel is out. In this fast paced thriller Microsoft goes after Google. Will Google survive?
Measuring Innovation (Monday, July 07, 2008) How do you know if innovation is really producing results? Measure it young man. Here are some pointers to help you along the way...