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4 Ways iBooks is One of iPad’s Best Apps

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For those of you having followed me a while, you know I do a fair number of book reviews. In the interest of continual self-improvement I am constantly reading new books. Shortly after I finish each (business) book I generally post a review.

My favorite tool streamlining the process is iPad’s reader application. Elegantly implemented, simple to use, iBooks is more than ‘just a reader’ application. It is also a tool you can leverage to really make life easier.

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Fires! They’re Everywhere!

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Fires are raging, you’re surrounded, completing your mission’s at risk. You need to quickly assess, make a decision, and move!

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Who Needs to be In on Software Licensing Change?

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License & Entitlement changes are a necessary evil. Here’s a brief discussion of two key constituents that need to be onboard.

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What I’ve Read Lately: Getting Things Done

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If maintaining focus, decreasing stress, and making sure things aren’t being lost in the cracks, then I encourage you to read Getting Things Done.

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Few Like Rules; Fewer Still Like Corporate Anarchy

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No one likes excessive structure. Yet without defined processes Anarchy reigns. Following is a discussion regarding Workflows.

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Why Do IT Projects Slip, Part 2

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Agile is a methodology, a way of getting work done. it does not, itself, speak to making sure things get done. That, still requires…

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14 WordPress Plugins Worth Considering

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Self-hosting a WordPress blog site, a popular question I receive is, “What WP plugins should I use?” After two years, here are 14 WordPress plugins I recommend.

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Revenue’s a Terrible Metric to Determine Success

Revenue is a terrible metric for determining success, tied to century-old accounting processes. Better metrics for determining success should be considered.

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Don’t Forget the USERS!

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…more than one solution deployment fail and turn into a huge waste of capital, simply because no one would use it! Sometimes it’s causes are simple…

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Should You Evaluate Unemployment Rate Before Relocating?

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Many job seekers, increasingly hungry for work, have begun to adopt a, “I’ll work anywhere there’s work…” mindset. Should you consider the unemployment rate before jumping? The short answer is Yes. Among other things.