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Collaborative Facilitation and Business Intelligence: As Much Sociology as it is Technology

September 19, 2009

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Sociology is the study of human societies. It is a branch of social sciencesynonymous) that uses various methods of empirical investigation[1][2]critical analysis[3] to develop and refine a body of knowledge about human social structure and activity, often with the goal of applying such knowledge to the pursuit of social welfare. Its subject matter ranges from […]

Guest Panel Finalized for Buy American Segment on PI Window on Business

September 18, 2009

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As announced in my September 4th post “Buy American: A Clear and Present Danger?” Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Stockwell Day, will be joining us as a guest on the September 28th PI Window on Business Show on Blog Talk Radio. We will be providing Minister Day, who is […]

Doing Business on Social Networks – Why Penny Power’s New Book is a “Must Read”

September 18, 2009

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At yesterday evening’s launch of Penny Power’s new book “Know Me Like Me Follow Me” a video was presented that in a mere 2:40 seconds delivered a truly inspirational and insightful perspective on doing business on social networks. Deftly combining imagery with words (and music), the video titled simply “Doing Business on Social Networks,” is […]

Social Media and the The Power of Publicity (Why Purchasing Professionals Should Care)

September 17, 2009

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Special Introduction for Procurement Professionals: Some may suggest that Social Media, the “Power of Publicity” and “Increasing Your Profile,” have very little to do with the world of procurement.  However, and as we are finding out, by not paying attention to these important areas of professional development it can, and often does have serious consequences […]

Good to Great’s Jim Collins on Social Media: “It Doesn’t Change Leadership Fundamentals”

September 17, 2009

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As both a talk show host and author, I have very much enjoyed my interaction with many of Social Media’s thought leaders both through the various blogs that I write and of course the PI Window on Business Show. I have particularly enjoyed my discussions with author and Ecademy co-founder Penny Power who I believe […]

Spend Analysis Versus Spend Management: A Guest Panel Discussion

September 17, 2009

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In a September 1st, 2006 article titled “Spend Intelligence: The Next Wave of Spend Analysis” the author made the following observation: “As corporate procurement organizations are charged with securing products and services of the best quality at the lowest possible cost, their enterprises are counting on them to be much more than just “order takers.”  […]

You Unstuck: Self-Empowerment versus Self-Help!

September 15, 2009

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Everyone gets stuck; it’s part of the human condition. Maybe you’re stuck in your career, finances, health, or relationships; or maybe life dealt you a blow like a layoff or divorce. So, what are you going to do about it? This of course is how I opened our August 18th segment with Libby Gill, when […]

Why Advertising is Failing on the Internet

September 15, 2009

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Monetizing the intangible? Perhaps, but the pressing question that is shared by both social media executives and users alike is simply this – who is footing the bill? While I am joined by Blog Talk Radio’s Director of Programming, Philip Recchia to answer this question on tomorrow’s PI Window on Business Show (12:30 to 1:30 […]

Taxing Social Media, and Why Pay Toilets No Longer Exist (Part 2)

September 12, 2009

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In Part 1 of this post titled “WHO IS TO PAY FOR BROADCASTING AND HOW? A Contest Opened by RADIO BROADCAST in which a prize of $500 is offered,” I had cited an article from 1924 requesting ideas on how the new medium of radio could be monetized. The reason for digging through the virtual […]

Celebritize Yourself: How To Stand Up and Stand Out

September 11, 2009

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“In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” This is a phrase that was coined by Andy Warhol in 1968, and even though some of us might not remember Warhol, his expression has certainly endured beyond even his own celebrity. What is prophetically interesting about Warhol’s statement is that it was made long […]