Modern CIO could be one of the most sophisticated roles in today’s hyper-connected, hyper-competitive and hyper-complex world, you may need wear many color of hats or take many pair of shoes, you need be both transformational & situational, both innovative and tactical, both business savvy and technology insightful, both communication effective...
Seven Business Visions Social Business get United for
Thursday, January 26, 2012 | comments
The silo-based, hierarchical business structure shaped at the industrial age of 20th century may not be agile enough for organization to adapt to the rapidly changes at era of digital economy. Social business with the hybrid structure has been perceived as better model to focus on 3P: purpose, principle and people, since it can well integrate...
Five Pondering Why IT projects fail
Monday, January 23, 2012 | comments
In the United States, we spend more than $250 billion each year on IT application development, statistically, 31% of projects will be cancelled before they ever get completed., 53% of projects will cost twice as of their original estimates, overall, the success rate is less than 30%. Why did the project fail? From symptom to root cause -what...
The Plum Blossom Symbolize the Spirit of Spring Festival
Sunday, January 22, 2012 | comments
If New Year's day is the time to self-reflection and make resolution, then Lunar Near Year's day, or Spring Festival could be the time to refresh and re-imagine:2012 is the Year of the Dragon, which is a legendary creature considered to be sublimely auspicious: a symbol of power, health and happiness. The dragon is often shown clutching a pearl...
Three Talent Debates: Tough Choice for the Future
Monday, January 16, 2012 | comments
The great recession we‘ve just been through, the over-complex business eco-system, the hyper-competitive global environment, and the accelerated economic changes make talent management more strategic imperative than ever at the digital era in 21st century.Character or skill, which one is more critical? Leaders, would you rather be liked...
Three Essentials we learn from Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, January 16, 2012 | comments
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” –"Strength to Love" Martin Luther King, Jr.It’s Marin Luther King Jr.’s birthday again, it’s time to keep repeating his dream, and also our dream relentlessly, King's...
Seven Up Contemplations to Power Leadership
Saturday, January 14, 2012 | comments
When the mind is thinking it is talking to itself. PlatoToday’s leadership is facing unprecedented challenges than ever, the marketing volatility is the constant; the global competition is the new normal, the multi-generational, multi-cultural workforce is phenomenal, the “command & control” style leadership is no longer effective and...
Ten Disciplines to Measure IT Performance
Monday, January 9, 2012 | comments
“You can only manage what you measure.” Peter DruckerIn today’s rapidly changing environment, information & technology becomes more invaluable asset for business to survive and thrive, on the other hand, many IT organizations are struggling with the image as cost center, intend to improve reputation as service center...
New Year Reflection: Who AreYou, Really?
Friday, January 6, 2012 | comments
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” Lao TzuNew year day is every human’s birthday, it’s also the time for self-reflection: who are you really? Are you getting wiser since you are getting older? Are you getting happier...
