Virtual reality and the closely related augmented reality aren’t just far-fetched ideas any longer. In fact, the technologies are gaining speed, innovation starting to happen rapidly around the world. VR and AR will soon be available to all. What currently has an annual revenue of $1 billion today is forecasted to have a revenue of $30 billion by 2020 according …
How to Prioritize Innovation in the Workplace
Today one of the key challenges most companies face is being able to scale rapidly while still keeping their innovative startup edge. Startups have less decision-makers, making it easier to take the risks needed to prioritize innovation in the workplace. As these companies start to grow, they often experience a downturn in innovation as management layers increase. In fact, many …
Debbie Madden on How to Build Diverse and Inclusive Teams
I interviewed Debbie Madden, CEO, and Founder of Stride Consulting and author of recently the published Hire Women on a recent episode of my Future of Work Talk show. Debbie’s company is an Agile software development consultancy located in NYC and it’s the fifth company Debbie has built from the ground up. So, who is Debbie Madden? In short, she’s pretty badass. …
6 Digital Transformation Mistakes to Avoid
If you’ve been following my work in recent years, you know I’m a big believer in digital transformation. The companies that fail to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of today’s digital consumers and marketplace are quickly falling to the wayside. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, digital transformation is no longer an option—it’s a necessity. …
How To Avoid Being the Victim of a SMiShing Attack
SMiShing is not a new tactic. A form of phishing, SMiShing is an activity that involves someone attempting to trick you via text or SMS message. If the trick is successful, the individual will receive your critical personal information. Did you know that there are approximately 913,242,000 texts sent every hour of every single day around the globe? This translates …
Top Digital Transformation Trends in Education for 2019
Let’s face it: the education sector—especially K-12 public school systems—aren’t usually the earliest adopters of new technology. Despite the fact that they’re equipping our children for the future, they don’t always move the fastest to get there. For that reason, digital transformation trends in education move a bit slower than some other industries. Still, that doesn’t mean they aren’t happening. …
Are You PhishProof?
Phishing is one of the most common forms of cybercrime, so if you’re online, you’ve likely been targeted by a phishing attack—and you might not even know it. So what is phishing exactly? It’s the act of collecting personal information—including bank account numbers, passwords, and usernames—through electronic means, such as deceptive email messages and phone calls. According to RSA’s report …
Workplace Agility: The True Secret to Improving Productivity and Efficiency
Agile has become a bit of a buzzword in the last year and for good reason. Agility is key to success in digital transformation. I’ve focused a lot of time on agile leadership, but I think it’s also critical to discuss workplace agility. If your employees are not buying in to digital transformation, or if your digital transformation is stalling, …
2019 Budget: IT Cost Cutting Mistakes to Avoid
Cutting costs is almost always a good thing. But we’ve all had an experience where trying to save a few pennies ended up costing us more money down the line. This is true in just about all aspects of life: clothes, cars, homes—and especially technology. That’s why, as we sit down to maximize our budgets for 2019, we need to …
4 Ways to Let Your Culture Drive Digital Transformation
What if your organization could go throughout the digital transformation on its own? It isn’t impossible or magic. Instead, by creating an open space where employee and customer experiences are the focus, where people matter the most, where change is planned for and innovation takes center stage, you will develop an organizational culture that does just that. And you’ll see …