Over the past several years I have been outside more in the winter. I like to hike and walk the dog which is good, but I really wanted to find a way to tolerate the cold more. On a recommendation from a friend, I recently finished reading “The Way of the Iceman” by Wim Hof [...]
What brings you joy? I enjoy helping those in need and doing yard work. What are you most afraid of? I am most afraid of heights. What would you like to learn? I would like to learn to be more patient and more vocal about my needs and what they are. Who or what inspires [...]
In a world where everything is fast track, companies are constantly trying to keep up with external business environment, local and global economies and technological advancement. For a business to stay competitive they should continue looking for changes to improve for workplace processes, systems, and strategies. This is where organizational change management (OCM) is needed. [...]
Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Tupac, Fleetwood Mac, Buddy Miles, and likely others have all composed and performed songs about change. Why? Maybe it’s because that is truly a common thread we all share. The one constant in life is that change is inevitable, personally and professionally. But these artists’ contributions have been over [...]
When Organizational Change Management (OCM) companies enter the picture they often come sweeping in to “save the day.” OCM service companies want to be the hero that solves all the problems an organization faces and implement the new changes and the new processes. These companies claim to have all the answers and can’t wait to [...]
Just like you can’t ride a bike if the pedals don’t work, software cannot function without hardware. Both hardware and software are necessary for any device to run properly and efficiently. Think of it this way; the bike is the hardware and your body is the software. Without your body, the bike is just a [...]
The IBJ Women of Influence are trailblazers, innovators, and leaders in their field with a host of wisdom to share. During her featured talk at the event honoring this year’s award winner, Jennifer Rumsey, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Cummins, talked about when her husband gave up his career to support hers and [...]
What brings you joy? I love a challenge, physical or mental. When I decided to train for a half marathon, I enjoyed the training and challenge of training. When it comes to work and personal life, I like being able to be confronted with a problem and figure out a solution as well as setting [...]
Our language is the mechanism we utilize to communicate with each other. It is the common framework where we share ideas and thoughts with others and hopefully are understood. In the United States, there are several spoken and written languages used by people based upon their individual background (like English, Spanish, etc.). Having spent a [...]
Documentation?! Why do I need this? Can’t you just wait for the finished product? These are all questions often asked by vendors when a client requests that documentation be provided throughout the course of a project. So why is it so important? Over the last several years it has become increasingly important to make sure [...]