"Uncertainty now drives the business agenda..."
"How can you thrive in the economy of indecision? Stick to your customers with electronic glue." Read my latest Profit magazine article from March 2003. [ article ]
Media & Press
Adventures in high speed hotel Internet use
Traveling a lot. I often use the Telus Mobility Velocity wireless service, so that I've got an Internet connection anywhere I can do a cellular call. But I've also been…
From the Archives
"non-traditional careers..."
I've just been profiled in the most recent alumni magazine of my university, Dalhousie. "...sometimes, a chosen academic direction leads to a different career path. For…
Media & Press
I seem to be a walking electronics store
The absurdity of the way I travel became evident to me today when I went through airport security once again.... Out comes my cell. My Nomad Jukebox for Mp3 tunes. My…
Retail & Consumer
Is Your Sales Team Getting a Tad Stale?
"...a constant, relentless focus on innovative sales methods and approaches might be the key to helping deal with your customers changing needs." Read my February '03…
Innovation · Media & Press
I dropped my laptop!
NOTE: SINCE I POSTED THIS IN 2003, I'VE HAD A LOT OF VISITORS -- IF YOU DROPPED YOUR LAPTOP, PLEASE E-MAIL WITH YOUR STORY! I'M STARTING TO COLLECT THEM! jcarroll at…
From the Archives
"We're Witnessing the Destruction of Corporate Value"
I've just put together an outline of a keynote presentation I'll provide to corporations and associations eager to understand what the heck is going on with all these…
Keynotes & Events
Security has to start at the top!
Enough is enough. Consider these headlines from the last few days: Computer glitch disrupts Air Canada Jazz, National Post, 06 Feb 2003 Hard drive theft affects 650000…
Media & Press
"....stick carrot slices in your ears and nose.."
This has absolutely nothing to do with the purpose of this weblog or my business, but it was too good to pass up. We have in our kitchen one of those 'page-a-day'…
From the Archives
A lack of courage in I/T?
I spoke at the first of a series of 10 Microsoft events yesterday; a workshop and customer session focussing on the opportunities of business intelligence/corporate…
Keynotes & Events
"....the wholeness of space; the wonders of the skies"
In 1998, my family and I were privileged to watch the launch of STS-90 in Florida; we had been invited by the Canadian Space Agency. And for years, we've regularly…
From the Archives