This article is a continuation of our series (part 1, part 2) on entrepreneurship in the enterprise. This specific one deals with HOW to go about doing that. Below is a set of specific recommendation that can help consulting firms looking to make their teams: contribute to the top line take ownership of BUSINESS problems […]
Most companies would like their managers to take on more responsibility, help with the company’s top line and take ownership of what they deliver, in essence wanting them to be entrepreneurial within the structure of the organization. Several factors differentiate an entrepreneur from a corporate manager. The differences between the two can help develop an […]
The plathora of applications in organizations has grown significantly in the past decade. Enterprise, big and small now has many choices for any given task and the application portfolio seems to include everything from mammoth generalized ERPs to small specialized cloud apps. There are many reasons why companies need to maintain this application / vendor […]
Abstract IT organizations are under pressure to deliver more bang-for- the-buck. Intelligence delivered on existing corporate data is usually viewed as low hanging fruit that. For small organizations, executing these projects cost-effectively remains a daunting challenge. Based on over 10 years of working small and medium sized companies, we share 10 tips that can help. 10 […]
Traditional software development process relied on waterfall based model. Progress flows from phases passing through requirements, design, implementation, and verification and maintenance. Next phase cannot start when the current phase is incomplete. Clients didn’t have a working prototype and they were out of the picture for what actually was being developed till the final delivery. […]
One of the key issues in managing an organization of IT people is understanding their needs. Understanding this helps managers motivate their staff better, align rewards and to UNDERSTAND how the engine they are managing works. I find most managers like to view their staff as machines that are expected to behave in particular ways […]
As consultants a constant requirement for us is to negotiate. Whether its requirements with stakeholders or proposals with decision makers, negotiating skills are central to the daily life of a consultant. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you have your negotiator cap on. Aim for the Win-win situation: Kind of obvious, […]
Recently I’ve come across an acronym called PASS MADE, which is interesting to memorize some important principals on Software Development; it looks like this: Performance Availability Security Scalability Maintainability Accessibility Deployability Extensibility We’ll have a brief look at each of these and then look at a few other possibilities for requirements. Remember, though, that all […]
ACE Portal Application and Program Participation To take advantage of the latest ACE Secure Data Portal capabilities company must register for it first. Benefits of establishing a Portal account include the following: file manifests electronically; make periodic payments on an interest-free monthly basis; file and process formal consumption entries and informal entries, including Automated Broker […]
Automated Commercial System (ACS) As shipments of raw materials, parts, and finished goods cross national borders, they must pass through customs. Today, the United States Customs Service allows shippers and consignees to submit customs declarations and receive customs releases electronically. In April 2007, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began rolling out an electronic cargo […]