I am much more of a fox than a hedgehog. No, I don’t blog every day, but it’s fair to say that I’m pretty prolific. On this site, you’ll find a boatload of posts on the future of work, higher education, technology, platforms, communication, collaboration, analytics, and other topics. They generally fall into the following buckets: insights, provocations, musings, predictions, and rants. I write more about big ideas than listicles and snackable content. I inject humor often into my posts and freakin’ despise jargon. Click here to see an interactive word cloud and treemap of my posts’ tags.
A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston
A look at the new memoir from one of our finest actors.
Why Big Data Means Big Salaries
Those with coveted data and technology skills will flourish in this new era.
Does your organization’s infrastructure support Big Data?
Thoughts on an increasingly important question.
The Case for Interactive Data Visualizations
Why it’s important to move beyond static dataviz.
Why Legacy Infrastructure Holds Large Organizations Back
A refusal to simplify technology enhances the startup advantage.
Striking the Right Balance: The Tension Between Flexibility and Security
Thoughts on getting the best of both worlds.
The Millennial Imperative: Embracing New Technologies and a New Mind-Set
Attracting talented youngsters means changing the culture, not just the tools.
Success and Luck
An interview with Robert H. Frank on his new book.
Who’s Looking for Free Tech and Analytics Expertise?
I am seeking a variety of interesting capstone projects for my ASU students. You in?
Chart Design for Mobile Devices Made Simple
Think that one size fits all with visuals? Think again.
Can the IoT prevent the next Flint?
Thoughts on how technology and data can possibly avert another water crisis.
Uber, AirBNB, and the Adjacent Possible
New technologies are yielding new and disruptive business models.
On Databases, Tattoos, and Teaching Philosophies
An approach to dealing with ever-shortening attention spans.
How Big Data Is Changing Conventional Lending
It’s unlikely that the future of lending will resemble its past.