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Casual Articles - It's NOT the Methodology, Stupid: Even the Best Methodology Can't Save an IT Project
Difference Between an Employee and an Entrepreneur
1. Employees are resource-oriented. Entrepreneurs are opportunity-oriented. A person with an employee mindset might say, “I would start my own business but I don’t have the money.” Or “I’d love to invest in that piece of real estate, but I don’t have the down payment.” In both of these examples the person focuses on their resources–in this case their lack of money, rather than the opportunity.In a similar situation, a person with an entrepreneur’s mindset might say, “Let’s start the business and we can
al. When questioned about the competition, although using slightly more flowery language images of 1. Employees are resource-oriented. Entrepreneurs are opportunity-oriented. A person with an employee mindset might say, “I would start my own business but I don’t have the money.” Or “I’d love to invest in that piece of real estate, but I don’t have the down payment.” In both of these examples the person focuses on their resources–in this case their lack of money, rather than the opportunity.In a similar situation, a person with an entrepreneur’s mindset might say, “Let’s start the business and we can
Wide World Branding
Guerilla marketing, targeted PR, SEO, electronic mail and online advertising give clients looking for media exposure a new arsenal for branding their firms that is diverse, inexpensive and effective--if handled the right way. These latest electronic branding techniques, combined with traditional PR methods have brought corporate visibility to a new level. Now any company can become newsworthy and every company can be in the consumer's eye.But getting the most for your marketing dollar still means stayin
Methodologies are often presented as the stuff of legends. Sit
in any presentation by one of the large implementation companies, and by the fiftieth PowerPoint slide you’ll likely be convinced that the methodology being presented will create a flawless implementation, nearly run itself and eventually bring about world peace in our time. Each company presents its methodology as unique and special. When questioned about the competition, although using slightly more flowery language images of sGuerilla marketing, targeted PR, SEO, electronic mail and online advertising give clients looking for media exposure a new arsenal for branding their firms that is diverse, inexpensive and effective--if handled the right way. These latest electronic branding techniques, combined with traditional PR methods have brought corporate visibility to a new level. Now any company can become newsworthy and every company can be in the consumer's eye.But getting the most for your marketing dollar still means stayin
Internet Travel Service Pays Joe $33,000/Mo While He Travels!
This is an amazing, true story about my friend and new business partner; Joe.Just 2 ½ years ago, Joe bought an Internet Travel Service; actually a travel web site, like Expedia, Orbitz or Travelocity, for $500 and $50 monthly. However, his site was not from one of those big guys, it was a from a small start up. OK; it was actually a network marketing company selling Internet travel service. You know the drill. Instead of paying Billions of dollars on massive advertising campaigns like the big g
arge implementation companies, and by the fiftieth PowerPoint slide you’ll likely be convinced that the methodology being presented will create a flawless implementation, nearly run itself and eventually bring about world peace in our time. Each company presents its methodology as unique and special. When questioned about the competition, although using slightly more flowery language images of This is an amazing, true story about my friend and new business partner; Joe.Just 2 ½ years ago, Joe bought an Internet Travel Service; actually a travel web site, like Expedia, Orbitz or Travelocity, for $500 and $50 monthly. However, his site was not from one of those big guys, it was a from a small start up. OK; it was actually a network marketing company selling Internet travel service. You know the drill. Instead of paying Billions of dollars on massive advertising campaigns like the big g
Trade Show Tips and Tricks
Not all trade shows are alike, but with a few basic tips, you can improve your ROI (Return on Investment) without adding much (or any) cost. With just a few tricks, your trade show experience can be transformed from a nightmare into a success story.-Follow up on the leads you generate. You would be shocked to know how many exhibitors fail to follow up with potential clients. Your work does not end when the trade show ends. -Train your booth staff on your products and services. Unknowledgeable staf
the methodology being presented will create a flawless implementation, nearly run itself and eventually bring about world peace in our time. Each company presents its methodology as unique and special. When questioned about the competition, although using slightly more flowery language images of Not all trade shows are alike, but with a few basic tips, you can improve your ROI (Return on Investment) without adding much (or any) cost. With just a few tricks, your trade show experience can be transformed from a nightmare into a success story.-Follow up on the leads you generate. You would be shocked to know how many exhibitors fail to follow up with potential clients. Your work does not end when the trade show ends. -Train your booth staff on your products and services. Unknowledgeable staf
So You Want to Be a Trucker
Unemployed? Tired of your job? Want a change of lifestyle?If so, you may have noticed the ads for truck drivers. Advertisements for truck drivers are everywhere."Experienced drivers needed.""New graduates hired."You see them in newspapers, on billboards, even 800 numbers on the back of trucks. And, along with employment ads for drivers are advertisements for trucking schools.So, for the person with no experience driving a truck, what does it take to get trained and get a
ally bring about world peace in our time. Each company presents its methodology as unique and special. When questioned about the competition, although using slightly more flowery language images of Unemployed? Tired of your job? Want a change of lifestyle?If so, you may have noticed the ads for truck drivers. Advertisements for truck drivers are everywhere."Experienced drivers needed.""New graduates hired."You see them in newspapers, on billboards, even 800 numbers on the back of trucks. And, along with employment ads for drivers are advertisements for trucking schools.So, for the person with no experience driving a truck, what does it take to get trained and get a
An Introduction To Dimensional Modeling For Data Warehousing - Part 1
The design principles of the dimensional model, which is commonly used in data warehousing, are described in this article series. Dimensional models capture business performance measurements, which are used to support decision making. Dimensional model The descriptive simplicity and high performance in query execution, are characteristics which have contributed to the increased use of the dimensional model in data warehouse infrastructures. The symmetry and descriptive simplicity can be see
al. When questioned about the competition, although using slightly more flowery language images of six year olds fighting on the playground still come to mind: My methodology can beat up your methodology!The design principles of the dimensional model, which is commonly used in data warehousing, are described in this article series. Dimensional models capture business performance measurements, which are used to support decision making. Dimensional model The descriptive simplicity and high performance in query execution, are characteristics which have contributed to the increased use of the dimensional model in data warehouse infrastructures. The symmetry and descriptive simplicity can be see
Is there any method to all this methodology madness? On some level, a methodology plays an important part in any project. Similar to a road map, the methodology maps out what tasks should be completed during certain stages of the project’s lifecycle, and should provide a “toolkit” o
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