Monthly Archive: February 2019

February 25, 2019

Dynamics of Complex Systems

So what are characteristics of complex systems? They have many moving parts, and many connections exist between the parts–some known and some not known. Small changes can ripple across connections and create outcomes and...

When leaders don't let go of the ball they fail

Gag Reel / Leadership

February 22, 2019

Transformational Leaders Let Go of the Ball

Transformations involve major shifts in an organization’s capabilities and culture in order to deliver improved sustainable results, with the goal of developing an ongoing mastery of change and adaptability. Successful transformations may be relatively...

the adaptable mind curiosity creativity initiative multi-disciplinary thinking empathy

Digital Transformation

February 21, 2019

The Adaptable Leader

Editor’s Note: Very good article guiding leaders and managers on being adaptable. There has been a lot of discussion on employees needing to be more adaptive to change, but leaders/managers can stifle creativity and...

JaVale McGee kisses fan after saving a ball

Gag Reel

February 18, 2019

Leaders Focus On Their People

Genuine champions like JaVale McGee know that it’s the supporters (in his case fans) who give them a chance to shine. Leaders in business do the same. Walt Bettinger, CEO of Charles Schwab, learned...

Small banks working with fintech startups

Digital Transformation / Fintech

February 16, 2019

Small banks you’ve never heard of are quietly enabling fintech companies

BB: I suggested larger banks partner with nimble fintech companies in an article I published in January. I’ve also suggested such a model for cryptocurrency fintechs. Fintech companies who partner with, or hire, those...

Compelled to catch the next technology wave

Digital Transformation

February 12, 2019

The What → How → Why cycle of every new technology wave

Editor’s Note: This article nails the typical cycle of adoptions for every new technology wave. UX and Design Thinking help break this cycle and provide clearer pathways to success in the hyper-changing digital economies....

Cryptocurrency

February 7, 2019

Analyst who was behind a bearish bitcoin note now predicts a comeback

Editor’s Note: There is a desperate need for regulatory clarity around cryptocurrency. If the big players in crypto and banking/brokerage ever launch an aggressive effort to encourage regulators we might get some direction as...

agile delivery or lean what is the difference

Digital Transformation

February 6, 2019

Agile Delivery Vs. Lean: Yeah Yeah, What’s the Difference?

Editors Note: Buzzword repetition often results in degradation-there are actually cases where groups attempt “waterfall” Agile delivery! Agile delivery and lean have much in common but that doesn’t mean they can be used interchangeably...

Digital Transformation

February 4, 2019

The splinternet – How China and the US could divide the internet for the rest of the world

Editor’s Note: AI is certainly a game changer–and winner, but not necessarily the center of creating a splinternet or some equivalent. Cryptocurrency and blockchain are also game changers in the revolution of the internet...