January 20, 2011
It has just been confirmed today that I will be delivering the opening keynote at the 2011 eWorld Purchasing & Supply Conference on March 2nd in London. In addition to the opening oratory, I will of course be providing our usual Live Event Feed coverage from the venue itself (which this year is the prestigious […]
December 3, 2010
The true value of a presentation or seminar is found in its timeless value to the audience it is intended to serve. A similar principle can of course be tied to almost any form of communication including blog posts, as demonstrated by the enduring popularity of articles that I have written over the years on […]
November 18, 2010
Once again, and as a testimony to the power of social media, we were able to quickly traverse the virtual airwaves to connect with three Commonwealth of Virginia buyers who were kind enough to provide their unique perspectives on this year’s Forum and the emerging trends in the world of public sector procurement. This is […]
November 14, 2010
Editor’s Note: While a somewhat severe allergic reaction has caused me to forgo my Virginia keynote on Monday, the PI Window on Business will still be on-site (thanks to our sponsor), to provide time delayed coverage of seven live sessions. Even though restricted to bed, I will also be providing daily coverage with blog posts, […]
October 15, 2010
In light of the Sir Philip Green review of government spending which highlighted some “crazy” decisions on IT spending, University of the West England Professor Andrew Douglas’ eWorld presentation on the utilization of E-Sourcing Tools seems timely. Here is both the audio as well as PowerPoint presentation from his September 28th session. […]
October 14, 2010
The following is a re-post from the Essential Connections Blog One of the great advantages of covering live events such as the eWorld Conference in London at the end of September is the fact that you get an opportunity to expand your knowledge base through the experiences of those on the front lines of the […]
October 12, 2010
In an earlier dispatch from the IBX Capgemini conference in Stockholm this past week I talked about the “integrity of sharing” that marked one of the best conferences with which I have had the privilege to be a part. The candor, unique insights and meaningful expertise created a truly collaborative environment in which participants and […]
October 10, 2010
While I am sitting here in the Airport in New Jersey (and please no comments about contests in which first prize is a week in New Jersey, while second prize is two weeks in New Jersey), I thought that I would get off a quick dispatch about the just concluded IBX Capgemini Summit in Stockholm, […]
October 7, 2010
I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to have arrived in Stockholm a day early, (the site for the 10th Annual IBX Capgemeni Purchasing Executive Summit), for many reasons beyond the time it afforded me to take great pictures of a truly amazing city (two of which I am pleased to share with you below). […]
eWorld Keynote delivered to 400 by remote Internet feed a hit with the audience
September 30, 2011
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One thing is for certain, the dynamics of conferences have been unalterably changed with the advent of the Internet and more specifically the emergence of social media tools that enable you to connect anywhere in the world, at any time and in a manner that is both engaging and effective. Nowhere was this capability better […]