Category Archives: Philosophy
You are Keeping Score! Whether You Like It or Not!
You are Keeping Score! Whether You Like It or Not! As a youngster, I was told, “don’t be judgmental.” The Bible verse Matthew 7:1, “Judge not, that ye be not judged,” was used as a guideline. Along with judgmental-ness, “holding … Continue reading
Demystifying Data Quality: Why Process Matters More Than You Think
Demystifying Data Quality: Why Process Matters More Than You Think In the day-to-day use of data in an organization, we often hear about “data quality” as the gold standard. But what exactly does it mean for data to be of … Continue reading
Structural Indifference – Success is NOT the absence of failure
I have been in many organizations and seen a diversity of cultures. In several, I have observed environments where the fear of failure has stymied innovation. Having a healthy attitude toward failure is important to avoid fool-hardiness; however, if failure … Continue reading
Strategically Encumbered
A short poem, enjoy – “Strategically Encumbered” Sitting in a meeting, discussing the “how” Debating the process but not starting now. Powerpoints, agendas, and Gantt chart layouts, Just give me permission and a band of Boy Scouts! We’ll get it … Continue reading