Approach technology decisions from the standpoint of what solution you are trying to bring to bear upon a particular business problem. The solution is the approach to each business issue. The approach may involve multiple specific technology products, but the solution mindset sets forth how those technology products should be integrated to provide the answer to…
If there’s one thing CEOs fear these days, it’s being Ubered, the dreaded code word that describes how ride-sharing startups have shaken up ground transportation. The fear is so strong that the verb changes depending on the industry, from retail (Amazon.com), to real estate (WeWork), to hospitality (Airbnb), and beyond. But the common denominator for…
Kanban definition Kanban is a simplified workflow management system aimed at achieving efficiency and agility in the production process. While it is commonly used in software development, Kanban focuses on gradual improvement in every area of the business — not just IT. Developed in Japan by Toyota in the early 1940s, Kanban is not designed…