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Computers and emotions

January 27, 2007

No doubt information and communication technologies, as a major media, can create emotions, through messages, chatting, music and video, ... But can computer software detect and understand your emotions, and answer to them. Are we, after all those years,... Read more...

PRINCE2 Saves

January 26, 2007

There's an interesting piece in silicom.com about one of the benefits  of using PRINCE2 in the UK public sector: New types of electronic procurement and increased use of project management tools are helping to drive down the cost of government procurement.... Read more...

What is an appropriate S, G & A for “IT as a business”? Your CMDB budget depends on it…

January 26, 2007

Last of tonight's triple play (I must be feeling inspired). Let's consider the "Run IT as a Business" concept. Let's say your IT budget is $250 million for a $25 billion corporation. The accountants probably consider that amount part of your... Read more...

The fundamental purpose of Enterprise Configuration Management

January 26, 2007

Somewhat in response to Ron Palmer's recent CMDB critiques, I want to offer my most recent take on what the fundamental purpose and value proposition is for enterprise configuration management. Now, before I give you this, you have to accept some premises: There... Read more...

A new CMDB critic

January 26, 2007

Ron Palmer is joining the increasing ranks of CMDB critics and skeptics. He makes a number of good points about CMDB scope creep and lack of requirements, and lack of traceability to business value. I notice a common theme in too many CMDB writings... Read more...

Some relations between Marketing and WEB2

January 25, 2007

J'était hier à une très stimulante réunion, rassemblant les penseurs avancés (et multi-disciplinaires) français dans le domaine du Marketing . (Au fait, ne manquez pas le site visionnarymarketing , tout y est bon et sensé, jetez un œil au dossier... Read more...

An introduction to Agile Project Leadership – Part 2

January 25, 2007

In Part 1 I explored the humanistic side of leadership and two leadership practices:1. Modeling desired behaviour2. Creating and communicating a vision In this post I will explain three more practices:3. Enable others to act4. Willingness to challenge... Read more...

CMDB data architecture confusion

January 25, 2007

I cannot let this post by Hank Marquis go unnoticed. This "report" is fundamentally confused about basic data management architecture. OLAP technology is used for large volume data warehousing problems where statements like SELECT SUM(SALES_AMOUNT)... Read more...

More Bas while you wait!

January 25, 2007

Bas de Baar has several great videos out on YouTube based on his book Surprise! Now You’re a Software Project Manager.  They are a lot of fun so make sure to take a peek while you’re waiting for the remainder of my conversation with Bas! ... Read more...

Missing Podcast

January 24, 2007

This time … technical difficulties on the magnitude of losing the second half of Bas’ interview!  Yikes!  Bas will be back on the show again, once we re-record our interview. It may be a bit before we can coordinate schedules. Next weekend... Read more...

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