Author Archive for simonstapleton

What A Load Of Tosh! Do You Buy This?

I was researching a subject when I found something on YouTube. Just take a look at this load of crap (below). I’ve not seen such self-important, head-in-the-clouds nonsense since watching Oprah. I just don’t buy this ‘Enterprise Architecture Solves World Hunger’ angle at all.
I’m wearing one of De Bono’s Black Hats for this. Maybe [...]

Workaholics Are Not Role Models

A CEO of a reputed organization once said he has been working more than 90 to 100 hours a week for many years, and jokingly adds he should have done more. And in another reputed car manufacturing company dozens of employees and managers get cash rewards and appreciation certificates for not taking a single day [...]

I AM NOT A PC. Are You?

According to this latest Microsoft commercial, everyone is a PC. Hmmmm… interesting angle.

But I am standing firm. I am NOT a PC. Here’s why:

When I upgrade something in my life (like a car), I really upgrade it, not just stick bling on what I had before.
I won’t be told to upgrade until I am [...]

Using Twitter As A Business Communication Tool

Twitter is the ‘micro-blogging’ service that has grown to 3m users wordwide in less than 3 years because it provides the simplest social communication platform around. It’s used by kids, pensioners, young adults, well - everyone. It’s being used by business as well. Here’s how.
The beauty of Twitter is that it is simple. You can [...]

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My new eBook ‘The Essence of IT Leadership (Volume 1)’ will be launched next week, which gives readers insights into the essential ingredients of building and leading IT teams. It’s written of the back of many years of experience and lessons learned from myself and a number of colleagues and friends in the industry, worldwide. [...]

How Do Business Analysts Measure Their Value?

Business Analysts are the fulcrum that turn an idea, problem or opportunity identified in the business into something that IT can engage with and deliver. So BAs generally deal with work whose inputs are less easily defined and therefore measured. So how do BAs measure their value?
Take a look at BAs who are working in [...]

September Commentator of the Month!

He has done it again! Congratulations to Chris Mahan (http://chrismahan.blogspot.com/ ) for winning ten bucks - he is September commentator of the month! (Retaining his August commentator of the month title too)
Chris, this is now $20 I’ve awarded you in total. If you’re spending it on burgers, watch your cholesterol.
If you enjoyed this post, make sure you [...]

Who Are The Super Geeks?

The last quarter century has seen the rise of the Super Geek. This recent CIO.com article features 11 Super Geeks that have transformed society by disruptive technologies. This collection of individuals, if together, might be confused with the cantina in Star Wars, but their combined wealth is a hundred squillion dollars (roughly). Who are they?

Alan Kay - [...]

Can You Do Better Than These Seven Ways To Negotiate Salary?

Are you considering moving job? Is your current job at risk? I can share with you Six Expert Tips for negotiating your salary, should you need them. But once you have read them, can you do any better? Then let us know.
1. Fully grasp what you want, and what you don’t want. Make sure you’re [...]

Were Businesses Ready for Web2.0?

My Grandmother might not know it, but Web2.0 has created a social revolution. It has changed the way people interact, network, learn and organize forever more. But were businesses ready for it?
I recently contributed to the ‘Silicon.com CIO Jury ‘ who asked whether organizations were ready for the Facebook generation , and it seems that [...]