Agile is useful, but it’s no substitute for empowered leadership of genuine cultural change. Much discussion about digital transformation centers on operational topics such as Agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery,…
The next step in analytics — augmented analytics — brings automation and new degrees of insight into an analytics initiative. The next fundamental shift in the evolution of analytics is…
Becoming a data-driven organization isn’t some pie-in-the-sky proposition at Monsanto Co. The St. Louis-based agribusiness has formed a center of excellence designed to ensure its business decisions are based on…
PJF Military Collection / Alamy The defense sector is going through a rapid technological revolution. The digital tools it is adopting are changing the way the military operates and how…
Last week, Astenbeck Capital, a hedge fund based in Southport, Conn., quietly closed its main fund. That in and of itself isn’t noteworthy. The hedge fund industry has a high mortality rate.…
Bain and Company has recently published a worthwile article, debating on the question: What will the firm of the future look like? Among several characteristics, the authors also particularly anticipate future-proof companies to…
You think that you’ve created a great company culture. More importantly, you believe that your staff is completely committed to the firm and that your team is fully engaged in…
Thank god there is more of us. And there are more of us in probably the biggest and the most company in the world. Yesterday, news broke that there were…
What makes an office a place you want to go to? The short answer is that it should nourish your mind, body, soul, and spirit. Sounds a bit like a yoga…
In an effort to digitally transform their companies, the majority of enterprises are integrating their security teams into DevOps methodologies—or are trying to do so—a new survey finds. Faster app…
The journey to digital transformation isn’t just a technology initiative, it’s about remaking the business. If you’ve ever pondered a major remodel or a move after living in the same…
Most job seekers don’t look for specific perks, but the things an employer offers can provide a valuable glimpse into the corporate culture. Demand for IT workers continues to outpace…
Jim Swanson, who became the CIO at Monsanto Co. in 2013, has a ready example of how digital technology is having a material effect on business operations. This year, Monsanto…
Remember the time — like, a year or two ago — when moving to the cloud, developing a mobile strategy, and analyzing big data represented the cutting edge of business…
Everyone who works in innovation will regularly hear clients asking about how to “de-risk” innovation. In a world where consumers have more choice than ever before, how can we provide…
Coping with disruptive technological change A recent article The global forces inspiring a new narrative of progress in McKinsey Quarterly, it states that “Corporate leaders today need to rethink where…
Tortoise Entrepreneurs As you might guess, tortoise entrepreneurs are more likely to be cautious and less likely to take risks. Their goal is to pursue gradual growth over a spread-out…
Just like famously long-lasting power couples — Michelle and Barack Obama, Beyonce and Jay Z — startups and big corporations often benefit When looking for a corporate partner, don’t be…
A blockbuster exit is something of a fantasy for Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. In an industry where so many companies fail, an exit is a powerful symbol of success. However, that…