Beyond knowledge management to better management
Given the economic realities of this year, many firms have found themselves unable to offer their employees material increases with respect to either salary or benefits. So how do you let colleagues know they are valued when you don't have cash? It's simple -- use Credit. When I say "use credit," I don't mean to... Continue Reading →
LegalTech 2009 is over and we're exhausted. There's something absolutely draining about all those inputs, all those people talking at you, and all those little plastic toys. It's enough to make even extroverts like me run screaming from the conference hotel. It will, undoubtedly, take us a few days to process what we saw and... Continue Reading →
Just over one year ago, I dipped my toes in the blogging water and was delighted to discover that the temperature was fine. In fact, swimming in this pool during the last year has been a ton of fun. And, along the way I've learned a great deal -- about knowledge management and about life. ... Continue Reading →
Growing up in Canada, we were the "beneficiaries" of Canadian Content, a government policy designed to ensure we had enough exposure to homegrown culture that we didn't succumb to the allure of those cultural hegemonists south of the 49th parallel. When I first moved south of the 49th, it was hard to find overtly Canadian... Continue Reading →
Our family has a strict rule (guaranteed to drive children crazy): first send the thank you note and then enjoy the gift. In this case, however, the gift arrived electronically and put an immediate smile on my face. In fact, I've been enjoying Dennis Kennedy's gift for hours and this note of thanks is a... Continue Reading →
It's good to have a day to remember the good in life. And, it's even better when that day is a public holiday. As usual, we'll be spending the day at the home of some dear friends who happen to be phenomenal cooks and generous hosts. In addition, they have a talent for gathering a... Continue Reading →
Yesterday a colleague asked me to help him locate a particular sort of precedent that was not all that common. When I asked him about his time frame, his reply was "the usual." (Based on prior experience, I knew that the best translation for that was "yesterday.") After quickly reorganizing my schedule, I turned to... Continue Reading →
April 15 is the day we count our blessings and then give a cut to Uncle Sam. While the offering to Uncle Sam may be grudging, it is with absolute sincerity that I'd like to thank the folks who have helped launch my new blog.First and foremost, Joy London, whose recommendation in excited utterances led... Continue Reading →
Above and Beyond KM 