Collaboration
Using Slack in the Classroom: A Case Study
How professors can use the collaboration tool to engage their students
Blog
I write about AI, the future of work, low-code/no-code, collaboration, communication, platforms, technology, and other topics. I pepper my posts with humor and pop-culture references. Oh, and I freakin’ despise jargon. Since 2008, I’ve penned thousands of posts, more than 1,500 of which live on this site.
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Book Reviews
The Years That Matter Most
A review of Paul Tough's new book
Communication
Finding Teachable Moments in Poor Student Presentations
How a disappointing result can lead to true learning.
Collaboration
13 Slack Tips
Some advice on how to use the collaboration tool from my forthcoming book.
Analytics
Doing More With Slack
Thoughts on how most users interact with software applications.
Communication
Adding Spice to a Mundane Lecture Topic
Illustrating business processes need not be that boring.
Announcements
Slack For Dummies Now Available for Pre-Order
We're finally up and running.
Project Management
Thoughts on the Hertz Debacle
$32M doesn't get you what you think when you hire large consulting firms.
Communication
Update on Slack For Dummies
What's up with book number nine.
Announcements
Talking Tech With Professor Simon
Encouraging important discussions about the role of technology in our society.
Dataviz
How a Good Syllabus Can Set the Right Tone With Students
Why not show them that you've got a little personality?
Announcements
Looking for Slack For Dummies Case Studies
Is your organization using Slack in interesting ways?
Dataviz
Visualizing My Books
An interactive Tableau dashboard on what I write about and where I write.
Announcements
Announcing My Next Book: Slack For Dummies
I'll be penning the definitive guide on my favorite collaboration tool.
Dataviz
A Visual Look at Breaking Bad IMDB Ratings
How each episode of my favorite show stacks up.
Dataviz
Visualizing the 2019 Men's Wimbledon Final
A look back at one of the most exciting matches in tennis history.
Dataviz
Visualizing My Teaching Schedule
Sometimes Gantt charts actually make sense.
Dataviz
A Visual Look at the Success of NBA Franchises
Some teams have been remarkably consistent.