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Has Blogging Crossed the Threshold of Legitimacy?

June 9, 2009

Frontline’s The Way the Music Died, which highlighted some of the key technological milestones of recorded music, had this to say regarding the “new” medium of radio; “When radio was first introduced in the 1930s many predicted the end of records. Radio was a free medium for the public to hear music for which they […]

Five Leadership How-Tos for Recession Survival Article Published in the Washington Post

June 8, 2009

As you know, our PI Window on Business Special on June 30th “21st Century Leadership: An Evolutionary Process” features a guest panel of four highly acclaimed, best selling authors. Included in this impressive group is Merydith Willoughby, whose book “Sex in the Boardroom” has gained both attention and praise for its insights regarding effective leadership development […]

PI Window on Business: Taking Measure of an Acquisition

June 5, 2009

You cannot measure the effectiveness of a company’s strategies within the context of its own industry while ignoring the interests and impact upon the markets it serves. Doing so is tantamount to arguing who is the best player on a losing team, or debating the color scheme of a restaurant that doesn’t have any patrons – […]

Upcoming Special “21st Century Leadership: An Evolutionary Profile” highlights the need for purchasing professionals to take an expanded view of their world

June 3, 2009

“Our 5th annual survey shows the CIO entering a period of rapid transformation. Expect more business responsibilities and (say 32% of respondents) even a change in title. Other critical factors include . . . a CIO with the well-rounded skills to be a trusted business leader, and a CIO who spends a good deal of […]

PI Window on Business Presents “Emerging Giants: The New Titans of the SaaS World” (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jon-Hansen)

June 2, 2009

In the spirit of Legendary Business observer Peter C. Newman’s book “Titans: How the New Canadian Establishment Seized Power,” in which he takes a look at globalization’s effect on society and the difference between new and old money, “Emerging Giants; The New Titans of the SaaS World” looks at the passing of the torch from […]

PI Window on Business Examines “The Psychology of Social Networking” Guest Profile (Andrew Ballenthin)

May 29, 2009

Andrew Ballenthin is founder and President of Sol Solutions an Integrated Marketing Consultancy. His background includes 18 years of experience in branding and marketing campaigns, and 10 years of online marketing. Andrew set out to separate fact from fiction in the social media arena as he found a lot of advice often yields very little […]

PI Window on Business Examines “The Psychology of Social Networking” Guest Profile (Patrice-Anne Rutledge)

May 28, 2009

Patrice-Anne Rutledge is a bestselling author of 27 books, consultant, trainer, and business technology expert. She has been featured on CNN, Fox News, MSN, AOL, Inc., and other media outlets around the world. Her latest book is The Truth About Profiting from Social Networking (Financial Times Press, 2008). Her new book on the professional networking […]

PI Window on Business Examines “The Psychology of Social Networking” (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jon-Hansen)

May 27, 2009

As social networking evolves into a primary vehicle for establishing relationships, the medium’s impact on the world of business is unquestionably significant. In our June 4th broadcast “The Psychology of Social Networking” we examine both the benefits as well as the challenges of social networking from psychological barriers to the generational divide across the global […]

PI Window on Business’ First 90-Minute Special Provides Insight into the Real Threat that a Global Pandemic Poses to Supply Chains

May 25, 2009

For “Want of a Nail” has been called “The Proverbial Rhyme” in that it illustrates how small and seemingly non-related actions can lead to significant consequences. Certainly the July 20th, 2007 Wall Street Journal article titled “A Key Strategy of Japan’s Car Makers Backfires,” gives compelling testimony to the truth behind the “Nail” proverb. Specifically, […]

Achieving Practical Outcomes to Complex Purchases at the Heart of the Emptoris Acquisition of Click Commerce

May 21, 2009

“I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.” Oliver Wendell Holmes, Physician, Poet, Writer, Humorist and Professor at Harvard (1809-1894) To begin, and as many of you already know, I have a great passion for […]