Enterprise
Big Data Analytics: Let’s Peel the Layers!
When we talk about Big Data analytics and my focus with my work on disruption in the world of large enterprise analytics, there are many elements to consider. Big Data is not just about large amounts of data but it includes the elements below: I. The overall enterprise ‘data’ architecture. Moving from the old school…
Read MoreRising Global Unemployment Rates…Why is Germany Different?
As per the report about unemployment in the euro zone released this week, unemployment rates in Europe in certain countries are approaching 50%. This means that half of the eligible work force cannot find jobs which is hugely distressing for countries such as Spain and Greece. The U.S. has lower unemployment numbers, however, it is…
Read MoreCaution: Let’s Not Confuse Lack of Invigoration/Inspiration with Lack of Innovation!
First let me come clean: • Yes, I love and am a big fan of big global companies (large enterprises) • Innovation is rampant and a regular occurrence in such companies • Innovation happens at many levels in large enterprises: brand new innovation and enhancements to existing products • Startups are fundamentally experimental, with good…
Read MoreTo Work or NOT to Work From Home!
There has been much energy around Marissa Mayer’s (CEO Yahoo) decision to not allow Yahoo employees to work from home. First off, I applaud any CEO who takes a position. Whether I agree with a position or disagree, I love people who take a position. I think there is another reason that she may have…
Read MoreLittle Research or No Research?
The debate over R&D spending is very real today and in fact heating up as more and more companies need to innovate. As Research budget has been cut (due to cost control), it is a critical question of where R is going to happen. The article, “Trickle-Down Web Innovation Breathes New Life Into Enterprise IT,”…
Read MoreCommunicating with the person sitting next to me at work!
Folks, as you know, I work with large enterprises in the area of global innovation. Often my clients are over 200,000 employees, and the layout is very complex. And our focus is enabling ‘global innovation’, focusing and enabling thousands of employees to innovate more actively and developing a vibrant Culture of Disruption (CofD) and Culture…
Read MoreCIOs, Innovation and the Democratization of IT
Sadly I missed this Enterprise 2.0 conference but wanted to share some thoughts with you. Here is a good quick summary from Information week. This was a gathering of many CIO and IT leaders. Clearly top on everybody’s mind is how rapidly and broadly IT is evolving. Gone are the days that the CIO was…
Read MoreIf Samsung Can Innovate, Why Don’t Other Large Companies as Well?
Fellow readers, I have discussed the following with a number of you already, but wanted to open the dialog to a larger group and get your perspective. I am fascinated with what is going on with Samsung right now, and more importantly WHY I don’t see this happening at other larger companies. With ProVoke, I…
Read MoreThe ‘Human’ and ‘Emotional’ Side of Innovation
Folks, for those of you who know me, you know that I LOVE large enterprises. I believe in the massive potential in large companies (be it in technology and or any sector), I find the global distribution of possibilities intriguing and the complexity fascinating. Equally, there are days that the politics and inefficiency drive me…
Read MoreInnovation and Large Enterprise- Part III: Brand new innovation and new product lines
In the last two blogs, we explored various aspects of innovation and the large enterprise. This is a critical discussion as we need to deliberately and actively increase the rate of innovation by large enterprises, and a passion of mine where I spend most of my days, in large enterprises around the globe. The 3rd…
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