I’ve been reading a lot of history and non-fiction recently. I think I need a change. A good science fiction novel is just what the doctor ordered. But what novel?
Social Media and Preparations For the 2009-H1N1 Influenza Epidemic
The Executive Office of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology’s U.S. Preparations For the 2009-H1N1 Influenza is a long and sobering document. Dated August 7, 2009, the report discusses a long list of critical issues and recommendations that need to be addressed now.
Are These "Web 2.0 Adoption Stereotypes" Still Valid?
Last year I published Pop Quiz: Web 2.0 Adoption Stereotypes with this mindmap outlining a high level grouping of stereotypes regarding Web 2.0 adopters and their identifying “slogans”:
Challenges Facing Development of a DoD "Web 2.0 Policy"
A public website has been established to gather input in support of developing a U.S. Department of Defense “Web 2.0 Policy.” In a recent post titled The Responsible Way Ahead Jack Holt says this:
The following slide deck accompanies the Seminar on New Media presented on August 10, 2009, by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA):
Amazon Kindle Orwell Deletion May Be Legal -- But It's Still Doubleplusungood
I know I know — the Orwell titles deleted from customer Kindles by Amazon were unauthorized copies. I’m still concerned. Why? Because it demonstrates how this technology can be applied and managed remotely without the owner’s involvement.
Are Federal Acquisition Practices Accelerating the Move of Government Computing to the Cloud?
Jason Miller’s report Kundra says government’s approach to consolidation has been ill-suited includes this statement by Vivek Kundra, Federal Chief Information Officer:
A couple of months ago I discovered PRI’s Selected Shorts series of podcasts based on radio broadcasts of public readings of short stories by classic and contemporary authors. One of the first stories I listened to via my iPod was Joseph Conrad’s “Down to the Sea in Ships” — the initial description of a seaport absolutely bowled me over. I was hooked. I’ve subscribed to the series on iTunes ever since.
Social Networks and Serendipity: "Luck favors the prepared, darling."
Anyone who studies scientific communication, creativity, and innovation will understand the value of “being in the right place at the right time.”
I listen to a lot of podcasts. Some are original and some are based on radio programs. I listen to a mix of history, technology, politics, literature, and music. Here are some random comments and advice for people who produce podcasts based on my own listening experience:
Three Things I Hate Most About Cable TV
The three things I hate most about Cable TV are:
That’s one of the reasons I’m concerned about how President Obama’s proposed changes to Federal procurement rules might tip the scales even more in favor of the issuance of fixed price contracts in situations where insufficient detail on requirements and available budget aren’t readily available to potential bidders.
McKinney Interviews Cochran about First HP Pocket Scientific Calculator
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the podcast of Phil McKinney’s interview with David Cochran about Cochran’s involvement on the team at Hewlett-Packard (HP) that designed the first pocket scientific calculator. The situation was interesting from the standpoint of innovation management and luck.
Jeremiah Owyang’s recent blog post Looking Behind the Curtains on the Social Media Stage: Humans Don’t Scale got me wondering whether there are really two different social media cultures evolving.
More Thoughts About "Web 2.0 and Sales Process Management"
My survey-based report Web 2.0 and Sales Process Management is now available in its published form via The Customer Collective and Social Media Today.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established a Transparency Task Force. One of its first public facing activities is the creation of the FDA Transparency Blog.
Google Wave Asks, Do You Like Your Project Collaboration Hard or Soft?
I had lunch with a fellow consultant recently. We talked about how some complex software-based collaboration systems get used and how some don’t. Sometimes the problem is with the software, and sometimes it’s with how the organization approaches collaboration.
An Inspiring New Movie about Imagination, Innovation, Science, and Engineering
I was fortunate this week to attend a screening at the National Academies of the new film, Imagine It!, a work by Rudy Poe and Richard Tavener of Infinite Loop Media LLC.
Seven Articles about Strategic Planning and Social Media
The most consistently popular articles from my web site are related to strategic planning and social media. These include my discussion of methodology titled How To Develop a Business-Aligned Social Media & Social Networking Strategy.