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Sometimes Simple Is Better
This simple communication tool had a huge impact on our project management. I took for granted that our team was working towards the same vision, that we were aligned, and that we had a clear understanding of what constituted success.I was only partly right. Here are some of the things we did to fix it.
Capitalogix Commentary 09/27/09
Bernanke said that the recession is "most likely over"; but added that the recovery would be jobless. Moreover, recent surveys show that many companies expect to shed jobs in the next 12 months and do not expect to reach former staffing levels before 2012. The question is: How will that affect the economy and the
The Marshmallow Test: What Kids Teach Us About Temptation
Here is a brief video that reminds me that the difference between men and boys is often just the price of their toys. It's fun to watch these kids and the temptation of one marshmallow in the hand vs two marshmallows in the bush. To eat, or not to eat? … That is the question.
Here are the iPhone Business Apps I Use Most
This week I'm listing the iPhone business and productivity apps that I find worth using. Click here to explore last week's list of the fun stuff. At first I wanted to create a list of the coolest iPhone apps. However, cool doesn't necessarily mean useful. Instead, this is a list of the applications that I
Capitalogix Commentary 09/20/09
Another week of strong performance by the markets leaves me searching for clues and signs of weakness. It's not that I don't like how the markets are reacting; because this has been a nice traders market. However, trading is about risk management and doing your best to recognize fear or greed. So, one of the
Capitalogix Commentary 09/13/09
Let's Get Ready to Rumble. Football season came just in time. The economy, health-care, and wars were starting to harsh my mellow. Watching football is like a national meditation technique; it helps quiet the noise and is a great distraction from the daily grind. The Markets seem to be doing a good job of avoiding