There is a Free Lunch – New Growth Theory
Another gloomy week passes by, with no resolution for the deficit crisis. There's talk of a potential downgrade to the US credit rating, with subsequent increases in interest rates. The stock market...
View ArticleGrand Prix Races, Baseball Stadiums and Hidden Effects
This Labor Day Weekend, Baltimore played host to its first Grand Prix race, part of the IndyCar series. The establishment of the race was strongly backed by local and state politicians. At a press...
View ArticleCloud Computing – Paradigm Shift or Deja Vu?
Last week in New York, I spoke at a dinner attended by IT executives from a number of Fortune 50 firms. I presented on the challenges that enterprises face balancing innovation with controls. It's a...
View ArticleWhoa! – Not What I Expected – Unintended Consequences
A large part of our success, personally and professionally, stems from our ability to make sound decisions. We typically consider ourselves successful when our decisions lead to expected, positive...
View ArticleTechnology and our Quality of Life
Is our quality of life better than it was 30 years ago? Will it continue to advance, or will it stagnate and actually decline? These, and many similar philosophical questions have been debated for...
View ArticleThe NFL Draft – Steals, Busts and The Science of Recruiting
This past week, an important rite of spring took place; the annual NFL draft. This highly followed process allows pro football teams to replenish their rosters with fresh talent from the college ranks....
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