Bones of Information

“Without the bones of information the body of a company crumbles” -C. Tedeton Jul 10, 2009

Demand Capacity Shifting Diagram

Created a Demand Capacity Shifting concept diagram for a local software company. It was a hit in the meeting.

Three words to describe a good CIO?

Three words to describe a good CIO? (from a LinkedIn post) Progressive….Always pushing for future solutions to today’s business drivers. Engaged….Never forget that “The Business” drives IT Competent….Be a SME on how your IT systems function in support of the goals of the firm

Yet another quote…

“Company bureaucracies are only exercises in repetitive uselessness.” -C. Tedeton

Quote of the Month – Value Innovation

“Value innovation should be the central focus of a great IT leader.” Craig Tedeton

A Dingy and a Speedboat

A Dingy and a Speed Boat: The Failure of Organizational Management in Business There are organizationally designated leaders in many American companies that would prefer to get along, go along and not rock the boat when it comes to fundamental and potentially devastating circumstances. I say, not only rock that boat but sink the damn [...]

What You Can Offer A Customer

As business and technology strategists, the greatest advantage or value we can offer a customer is an appropriate level of objectivity and concerned detachment when evaluating and advising in their overall business condition. Too often consultants enter into a relationship with perspective customers having a biased, predetermined, detailed, and practiced pitch, with little or no [...]

Focus on Enhancing the Business

Often nontechnical leaders find themselves in a position to select or to heavily influence selection of critical information system or technology. For many, this has not been a particularly comfortable position due to the lack of true understanding of the basis of the technology, its implementation process, and most importantly; a lack of qualified, concerned [...]

Quote of the Month

“Proper information systems and cross-training are critical to the hedging of knowledgebase erosion.” Craig Tedeton

Craig’s Notable Quotes

“Adequate focus is essential to measurable progress.” C. Tedeton

Business Analysis Polls on LinekIn

What would be the most useful aspect of a biz strategy analysis? I’d like your input on this. You’ll be able to see how other people in my network voted. Take poll: My Biz Poll Can small biz owners benefit from a biz strategy consultant company? I’d like your input on this. You’ll be able [...]

Microsoft’s Slipping Marketshare Prompts More Fees

Microsoft’s Slipping Marketshare Prompts More Fees. Good Idea? >>>CIO Magazine Article