14th Annual ITSM Conference Preview
WOW!
Even I was impressed when I looked at the new preview announcement for next February's ITSM Conference in Las Vegas. I have to admit that the musical theme wasn't my first choice but - I think it works! Look at the preview and decide for yourself!
No matter what...
Even When You’re Doing All The Right Things - Watch Out!
Before you buy any other business book - read "The Halo Effect" first.
I had just written a brief review of "Good To Great" by Jim Collins (see earlier post) when a helpful reader - James Finister - suggested I check out "The Halo Effect". I'm glad I did. The...
ITSM Fashion Tips
Just noticed that the top trending topic on Twitter is #WhatNotToWear.
OK, so now I can get these off my chest! I can imagine a few people in the office and in my family who'll think it's a real hoot that I'm giving fashion advice, but these have been bugging...
Whirlwind Tour of Pakistan Wraps-Up
Three major cities - Islamabad, Lahore & Karachi - in just 3 days. But now it's all over.
Gary Case and I had a very interesting, enjoyable and illuminating time in Pakistan. We visited 2 major customer prospects with our prospective new partner - Trillium Information Security Systems - and then spoke at...
Copy of Slides Used At The CIO Pakistan Event
Download a copy of the visual aids used by me and Gary Case at the CIO Pakistan "CIO Executive Dinner Discussion" last night.
Islamabad to Lahore in 4 Hours - By Car
The countryside was spectacular, so I tried really hard to get some decent pictures out of the car window today. But we were traveling so fast on the highway that they are all too blurry to post. I suspected that might be the case so I started shooting video. But...
Translation - Please!
Yesterday I received an e-notice about an IT conference that was new to me (I had not seen or heard of it before). So I sent the link to two of my Pink buddies - George & Troy - to ask for their opinions as to whether we should be represented...
My World Of ITSM Really Can Be Fun - Sometimes
Two things happened today that made me stop and literally laugh out loud. I don't think I'm particularly dry and boring - but laughing out loud is not something I do very often when I'm sitting alone in my office. (It's mainly done by people who have to sit here...