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What evil lurks in e-mail?

My June CAMagazine article is online. "One problem is the very nature of e-mail: it is so easy...

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“Life inside the data cloud”

Off tomorrow for a series of three luncheon keynotes -- focussing on how wireless will affect...

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“Why talk is key to making technology work”

My June Profit column is now up, focussing on the issue of change management. For example,...

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Microsoft keynote presentation — revisiting the digital business opportunity

I was recently retained by Microsoft to provide a series of cross-country keynote...

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What’s in store for the meetings and conference industry?

I recently gave the closing keynote at a chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI);...

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Most failing at innovation

I'm currently researching various issues on innovation for an upcoming talk, and came across...

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Latest Profit article – security issues

My May Profit article is now out, titled "Your time is gonna come" [ article ] It's about...

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My adventures in work/life balance

My latest article at CAMagazine: "Over the years, I’ve proudly proclaimed I would never be sucked...

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Media hype and disinformation

So it seems that the World Health Organization has overturned its travel ban to Toronto. Turns...

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New video – “Why short term predictions are usually wrong”

Right after September 11, a wide variety of pundits and experts made predictions as to the...

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Keynote – “The Power of Partnerships”

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute is having me mid-May to talk to them about the...

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New video/topic – Beating The Idea Rut and Dealing with Aggressive Indecision:

Beating The Idea Rut and Dealing with Aggressive Indecision: How to Deal with Today's Harsh...

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Towers Perrin: The Future of Risk

Jim spoke on the unique challenges that the insurance industry would face in the future, with...

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“…we need to be aware of the types of security challenges that envelop us…”

"History has taught us: never underestimate the amount of money, time and effort someone will...

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My home in PCMagazine

Cool! There's a bit of a description of my home network in PCMagazine and on the PCMagazine...

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Best weblog for war coverage

Check out the Command Post -- a web log where people are posting a regular stream of updates...

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Arrivals and departures in the midst of war

It's fascinating if you visit the Kuwait City Arrivals and Departures listings. The pages can...

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A keynote for the IT Strategies for Global Markets, Harrisburg, PA

I'll be the opening keynote speaker for this conference to be held in Harrisburg, PA, April...

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Keynoting the Nebraska Technology Celebration and Awards Banquet

On April 8, I'll be the keynote dinner speaker for this annual event which celebrates the...

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#1, #2, #1, #1

Back from March break .... and an interesting discovery here today. My primary line of...

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“Here are three reasons why you should pay attention to weblogs”

My March CAMagazine is now online, focussing on the strategic use of blogs. Example: "A...

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“Uncertainty now drives the business agenda…”

"How can you thrive in the economy of indecision? Stick to your customers with electronic...

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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...

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“non-traditional careers…”

I've just been profiled in the most recent alumni magazine of my university, Dalhousie....

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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...

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Is Your Sales Team Getting a Tad Stale?

"...a constant, relentless focus on innovative sales methods and approaches might be the key...

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I dropped my laptop!

NOTE: SINCE I POSTED THIS IN 2003, I'VE HAD A LOT OF VISITORS -- IF YOU DROPPED YOUR LAPTOP,...

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“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...

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Security has to start at the top!

Enough is enough. Consider these headlines from the last few days:Computer glitch disrupts...

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“….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...

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A lack of courage in I/T?

I spoke at the first of a series of 10 Microsoft events yesterday; a workshop and customer...

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“….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...

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“Hacker insurance…..is expected to explode from a $100 million sideshow into a $2.5 billion behemoth by 2005” – Yahoo article

"The computer worm that clogged Internet traffic and shut down vulnerable corporate networks...

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“It’s lonely being a visionary”

While cleaning up the office today, I came across a book that I contributed the Foreword to a few...

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A serious look at e-government issues

"I think the biggest problem is that we still need a tremendous amount of education throughout...

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Can you sell information online?

It's the holy-grail for many companies. Lots have tried, few have succeeded, since I've long...

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Playtex / Banana Boat: Outdoor Trends

Playtex/Banana Boat engaged Jim to undertake detailed research into the trends affecting their...

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MPI Keynote – “Live & Online Partnerships in Today’s Workplace”

I've just been booked by a chapter of Meeting Professionals International, to provide a...

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Things businesses should think about

From The Observer (Sarnia), Jan 17/2003 -- they picked up on my "predictions for the future...

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Techno-rage revisited….

"Fight with computer brings SWAT team - No charges filed after isunderstanding cleared up" -...

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THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO ARE FAST features the best of the insight from Jim Carroll’s blog, in which he
covers issues related to creativity, innovation and future trends.

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