Phil Simon
Phil Simon
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I write about AI, the future of work, low-code/no-code, collaboration, communication, technology, and other topics. I pepper my posts with humor and pop-culture references. Oh, and I freakin’ despise jargon and weak writing. Since 2008, I’ve penned thousands of posts, more than 1,400 of which live on this site.

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My First New York Times' TechTalk Podcast
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My First New York Times' TechTalk Podcast

My piece starts about 21 minutes in and lasts for about eight minutes. I discuss how IT makes decisions and plan for the future.
The Delicate Balance Between Busyness and Simplicity
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The Delicate Balance Between Busyness and Simplicity

Where do you stand?
How to Manage Divas
Management
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How to Manage Divas

How do you manage high-maintenance folks?
Five Sites I Can't Live Without
Miscellany
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Five Sites I Can't Live Without

The web is a really big place with oodles of neat and über usefl sites. Here are my top five these days.
Simon's Second Law of Technology
Technology
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Simon's Second Law of Technology

I'm wondering these days if I will ever make the jump to another device.
How Enterprise 2.0 Will Enable the Semantic Web
Big Data
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How Enterprise 2.0 Will Enable the Semantic Web

What is the semantic web? Is it going to be a game changer?
The Technology Adoption Life Cycle
Technology
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The Technology Adoption Life Cycle

Why do organizations often take a wait-and-see approach?
Methland by Nick Reding
Book Reviews
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Methland by Nick Reding

A harrowing look at the meth epidemic in the United States.
Enterprise Data Issues
Data Issues
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Enterprise Data Issues

Data issues in the context of my first book.
A Blogging and Service-Related Mystery
Communication
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A Blogging and Service-Related Mystery

You have to read this to believe it. Submit your own incredible tale to win a copy of my new book.
Travails of a Technology Consultant #12: Occam's Razor
Cartoons
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Travails of a Technology Consultant #12: Occam's Razor

Will my a project manager take my advice?
Publishing Mysteries
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Publishing Mysteries

A look at modern day mysteries of the publishing world.
Measuring Is Easy. Evaluation Is Hard.
Analytics
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Measuring Is Easy. Evaluation Is Hard.

Lessons from the Social Media Meet-Up this week.
Travails of a Technology Consultant #11: The Language Game
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Travails of a Technology Consultant #11: The Language Game

Sometimes, I just don't feel like we speak the same language.
My iPad Dealbreaker: No Multi-Tasking
Trends
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My iPad Dealbreaker: No Multi-Tasking

Never buy the first version of anything.
Enterprise 2.0 and Collaboration
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Enterprise 2.0 and Collaboration

Why HR is trailing the pack when it comes to collaboration.
Enterprise 2.0: It's Still All About People
Technology
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Enterprise 2.0: It's Still All About People

Are we more or less important than before?
Travails of a Technology Consultant #10: Got Meds?
Cartoons
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Travails of a Technology Consultant #10: Got Meds?

I go to the nurse complaining of some issues.