How to Thrive by Embracing Disruptive Practices

Loyalty to one company and working towards a career is no longer an expectation. The blurring or industry boundaries has diluted brands, and the ups and downs of the market has eroded consumer confidence. Recognizing the chaotic forces in the organization is the first step toward adopting and adapting best practices that balance the forces…

How to Thrive by Embracing Disruptive Practices

by Donn DiNunno of EM&I These are uncertain times, and changes bring both frustrations and opportunities to organizations that are working to sustain stability long enough to return value from the previous round of changes. It’s a delicate balance to hold on to in a chaotic environment, but one that can be sustained if, oddly,…

10 Steps to Successful Organizational Change

Since the Tower of Babel, large organizational changes have had a tendency to fall apart during implementation. Even with modern engineering methods and technologies only about 1-in-3 of organizational change initiatives survive beyond their initial implementation. So can anything be done to improve the odds and avoid costly failures? Yes, here are some steps to…

10 Ways to Avoid Screwing Everything Up

Information technology has been a part of our lives for almost four decades. While we’ve seen dramatic decreases in cost and increases in capabilities, we are still faced with fragmented architectures, failed investments and consistently delayed projects. What have we learned from our successes and what have we learned from our mistakes? How can your…