Why I Don’t Use ChatGPT

Jan 23, 2023 | Future of Work, Strategy, Trends

Thoughts on the generative AI tool that’s taking the world by storm.

Looking for Case Studies for My Next Book

Jan 10, 2023 | Announcements, Collaboration, Communication, Future of Work, Strategy

Would you like to contribute to The Nine?

Announcing My Next Book

Jan 9, 2023 | Future of Work, Strategy

Number 14 will look at a number of key forces that are already reshaping the workplace.

On the Parallels Between Collaboration Hubs and Smartphones

Jun 2, 2021 | Collaboration, Communication, Strategy, Technology, Trends

A useful analogy to unleash the true power of Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom

Why Legacy Infrastructure Holds Large Organizations Back

Sep 1, 2016 | Strategy, Technology, Trends

A refusal to simplify technology enhances the startup advantage.

Twitter’s Platform Problem

Nov 3, 2015 | Platforms, Strategy

The company has violated the second rule of platforms: Cherish developers. Don’t piss them off.

Thoughts on the New Google

Aug 11, 2015 | Management, Platforms, Strategy, Trends

Why major changes to even very successful companies and business models actually make sense.

Not All APIs Are Created Equal

Aug 3, 2015 | Platforms, Strategy, Trends

Examining one of the most pervasive platform myths.

Advice to Startups: Stop Using the Word ‘Platform.’ Please.

Jul 30, 2015 | Communication, Faves, Higher Education, Platforms, Strategy

Why simplicity and questions are far better stratagems.

Big Data: Necessitating New Partnerships in New Media

Jun 9, 2015 | Big Data, Strategy, Trends

The trend is unmistakeable.