Category Archives: Corporate Culture

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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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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Compromise on needs to not meet them

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Vadim

When faced with customer needs, we only have two options – to meet them or not.  A simple choice, however, turns into a source of tremendous dissatisfaction. If we choose to meet the need, it is always with some judgment, … Continue reading →

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Ajax, Odysseus, and philosophical approaches to fair compensation

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Vadim

This week I was lucky enough to wiggle my way into a lunch and learn with Dr. Paul Woodruff, among many things, the author of The Ajax Dilemma: Justice, Fairness, and Rewards. The lunch and learn was on the topic … Continue reading →

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Culture as you leave is not as important as culture as you stay

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Vadim

Or try and get some things done. Read a great post by a former colleague, Ron Thomas, on culture and its importance to employee morale.   I agree with virtually everything Ron says, but as I read the article, what … Continue reading →

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Missing the boat on cloud computing

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Vadim

It pains me to hear that cloud computing is the “game changer”, the “hottest thing”. It’s what organizations need to focus on, and IT departments need to stand up. To focus on cloud computing is to miss the boat entirely. … Continue reading →

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Missing the gas pedal on Drive

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Vadim

Recently was forwarded this video again.  The most surprising thing I find in it is that most miss one of the fundamental points that Daniel Pink is making.  While it is true that we’re not motivated by money to perform … Continue reading →

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Manage through Gartner

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Vadim

Whenever I hear “best of breed” implementation, I want to run for cover.  “Best of breed” tells me that we are about to spend a ton of money, not worry about requirements, invite an army of consultants, implement a product … Continue reading →

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