Have you ever made the mistake of leaving talent on the table when hiring or staffing? If so, you should consider what Robert Austin has to say in the video below about the Danish software testing company, Specialisterne. This company recruits and retains a workforce that is uniquely suited to the rigors of software testing.... Continue Reading →
Canadian, Please (#CLawBies2012)
httpv://youtu.be/mWQf13B8epw Every December the good folks at Stem Legal encourage bloggers to promote the many fabulous Canadian law blogs that are now available. And this year is no exception: a quick look at the #Clawbies2012 Twitter hashtag reveals some worthy additions for your RSS feedreader. As a Canadian living in the United States, it's my... Continue Reading →
The 2012 Blawggie Awards
Dennis Kennedy has just published the 2012 Blawggie Awards, which he describes as his "personal and highly-opinionated perspective" on the best law-related blogs of the year. These awards are a public service that he has cheerfully rendered since December 2004. In reading his awards posts over the years, you will inevitably discover a writer (or... Continue Reading →
Finding Meaning After the End of Time
I'm writing this in the wee hours of the morning of December 21 and am happy to report that despite worries to the contrary, the world has not ended in New York City -- yet. It appears that the Mayan Calendar anxiety was misplaced. So back to business as usual? Not so fast. No matter whether... Continue Reading →
Milkshakes and Purple Cows
One persistent issue that arises in the world of knowledge management is how best to market your systems and services. Unfortunately, discussions of this issue often devolve into descriptions of tactics: launch email blitzkriegs, offer food to encourage attendance at training sessions, bribe potential users with the latest i-device or (in lower rent populations) Starbucks... Continue Reading →
Disrupt Yourself
httpv://youtu.be/FPFMcCgWCdg We sometimes joke in our family that the moment you think you have everything organized and on an even keel -- watch out! Something is bound to occur suddenly to upset that equilibrium: a key member of your team decides to relocate to be closer to family a strategic vendor goes out of business... Continue Reading →