Archive for ‘Choosing’

Smart people have the power of choice and they are making their voices heard in matters big and small. This section tells who, what, where, why and how.

Decisions at the moment of truth

By Lior Arussy. I recently attended a Formula 1 car race in Europe. Being close to the pit and having a special access pass allowed me to view all the activities surrounding the cars and the way they were managed. Although I have seen car races on TV before, the actual experience was much more amazing...
December 7th, 2009 | 01 (7) 2009 / html, Choosing | Read More

Falling short of improving transparency

A new study by University of Maryland researchers finds a growing use of Twitter among members of Congress but the purpose and content of their messages fall short of improving government transparency. ... more for subscribers only! Please Login to continue reading or Register to get full acces to the...
December 4th, 2009 | 01 (7) 2009 / html, Choosing | Read More

Marketing shift

Engaging online with empowered consumer. A new report published by Experian, the global information services company, suggests that retail and home shopping brands need to adapt in order to connect online with “the empowered consumer.” ... more for subscribers only! Please Login to continue reading...
December 4th, 2009 | 01 (7) 2009 / html, Choosing | Read More

Do you suffer from “maybe-itis”?

By Landy Chase. Regardless of our various official roles we are all sales people. And oh how we hate the rejection! Take it from a pro: “No” is a good thing. ... more for subscribers only! Please Login to continue reading or Register to get full acces to the magazine for 1 year - 25$ annual for a...
December 3rd, 2009 | 01 (7) 2009 / html, Choosing | Read More

The few, the proud, the digitally disconnected…

…plus virtual panhandling and where’s the money? By Chris Reimer. Although some branches of the military are actively using social networks for mission-related work, the U.S. Marines have decided against them. ... more for subscribers only! Please Login to continue reading or Register to get...
November 11th, 2009 | 01 (6) 2009 / html, Choosing | Read More

To err is human

To make a mistake is a different matter. By Julia M. Rahn. A principle in knowledge management holds that people should be encouraged to risk making mistakes in order to foster innovation. But when is a misstep a forgivable error and when is it a stupid mistake? A debate exists as to whether making an...
November 11th, 2009 | 01 (6) 2009 / html, Choosing | Read More

In-your-face dressing means trouble

By Sandy Dumont. The dot-com revolution brought with it a new dress code as young millionaires with more money than style decreed suits were dead and ties were an abomination. It was the birth of “in-your-face” dressing that decreed, “I make so much money I don’t have to dress to impress anyone.” Such...
November 10th, 2009 | 01 (6) 2009 / html, Choosing | Read More