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Dialogue Regarding CATA Post Demonstrates the Productive Power of Social Media
December 2, 2009
My post regarding CATA’s “116 Campaign” in which I referred to the effort as being self-serving despite a just cause inspired an interesting discussion that demonstrates the power of social media to engage and expand upon a train of thought. In fact I enjoyed the exchange with Sue so much that I felt it warranted […]
Emptoris Version 8 and the 10% Solution (An Empower 2009 Commentary)
October 2, 2009
In June I had the opportunity to talk with AMR’s Mickey North-Rizza on the PI Window on Business Show. Titled “Taking Measure of an Acquisition,” the main focus of the segment was to review what was then the recent Emptoris acquisition of Click Commerce. A move I might add that had many industry pundits scratching […]
The JLARC Review: The Phantom Echoes of Discontent? (Part 1)
April 17, 2009
“. . . Because we are not reviewing whether eVA is successful or not, but rather how it impacts one group of users and potential users, the questions do not focus so much on the elements of success that are addressed in Yes Virginia! But try to get at small business impact” e-mail from Chief […]
Six Sigma Relevancy Question and Corresponding White Paper Continues to Stimulate “Active” Debate
February 11, 2009
In my previous post, I talked about the potential impact that a particular article or paper might have in terms of stimulating readership discussion. It seems that the subject of Six Sigma, Lean and similar-type program effectiveness is a hot button. Perhaps it is a result of the tough economic times, which can cause […]
Disconnecting Services: How Bell Canada’s Expanded Vision And Offshore Support Strategy Has Created A Customer Service Nightmare (A PI Commentary)
October 11, 2008
“The story you are about to hear is true! None of the names were changed because none were actually given (with the exception of Michèl EX47458, Stella EX47336 and the “Canadian-based” Michelle Campbell). And so in the infamous words of Sargent Joe Friday, here are “just the facts!” Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 It was a […]
Procurement Insights 
Outcry Over Section 116 Clearance Certificates: Legitimate Barrier for Foreign Investment Firms or Convenient Scapegoat?
December 11, 2009
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New York, October 12, 2009 – Just 17 venture capital funds raised $1.6 billion in the third quarter of 2009, according to Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA). This level represents the smallest number of venture funds raising money in a single quarter since the third quarter of 1994 when 17 funds […]