Author Archives: Vadim

About Vadim

I'd like to have something really impressive to say here, but it's just not in the cards. Maybe later.

The Vicious Circle of Commitment

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Vadim

I’ve observed that: If there is no Commitment, there is no Availability If there is no Availability, there is no Follow-Through If there is no Follow-Through, there is no Ownership If there is no Ownership, there is no Commitment One … Continue reading →

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Build vs. Buy is the Worst Possible Way to Frame That Decision

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Vadim

Why?  Because it represents a false dichotomy. “Build” part of that equation implies that you are either starting from scratch, or at the very least, have a very long road ahead, wrought with long requirements sessions, prioritization arguments, and project … Continue reading →

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Moving On to Huron

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Vadim

I’ve moved on.  An odd opening sentence for the first post in over a year, but I needed to break the silence somehow and this seemed to be as good of a way as any. So yes, as most of … Continue reading →

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Soviet Union, lapel pins, and gamification

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Vadim

Earlier today, a coworker of mine emailed me a picture asking if I knew what it was.  The picture was of a Swimmers Federation of the Soviet Union lapel pin.  It was fun to see such a trinket, and I … Continue reading →

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Dreamforce: While it’s all still fresh in my mind #DF14HED

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Vadim

Just came back from Dreamforce.  What a ride that has been.  Being how this was my second time at this event, I really tried to make the most of it and tried to fix all of the things I think … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Jeter, you are a role model for role models

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Vadim

I became a fan of the New York Yankees by accident. When my family immigrated to the United States in 1989, we entered the country with $900 for 5 family members and lots of fears and hopes. As all Soviet … Continue reading →

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Choices

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Vadim

“In life our first job is this, to divide and distinguish things into two categories: externals I cannot control, but the choices I make with regard to them I do control. Where will I find good and bad? In me, … Continue reading →

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Salesforce #HESummit14 Reflections

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Vadim

Back from Salesforce’s Higher Ed Summit – time to reflect and summarize. Community-building – You’re Doing It Right I am not sure if any other vendor is taking notes, but they should be.  In fact, in the IT space, every … Continue reading →

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Innovation vs. Improvement

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Vadim

Being on the Central time zone internally and Pacific time zone physically allows for waking up really early and pondering.  As I await the start of Salesforce Foundation’s Higher Ed Summit 2014 in Phoenix, I began reflecting on the few … Continue reading →

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IT as an Impediment to Innovation

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Vadim

Over the past decade, much is being said about IT being the enabler of innovation within organizations.  I certainly am firmly in that camp.  In fact, I don’t view it as one of our jobs, to enable our customers to … Continue reading →

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