Why is it important to use a consistent vocabulary in your integration business? On this episode of ClearTalk, Brad Malone and Joel Harris join our CEO, Brad Dempsey, to talk about why integrators need to develop a consistent vocabulary. Every … Read More
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Women in Project Management
Is the Systems Integration industry ready to fully acknowledge the value of women in the project management role and support their growth? By Brad Malone, Managing Partner at Navigate Management Consulting I hope so, because whether the job is … Read More
Strategic Planning Pitfalls to Avoid
Tis the season! No, not the holiday season, although that will soon be here! For business owners and leaders, it’s time to reflect on the past year, examine the competitive landscape, explore possible initiatives and set goals. A good strategic … Read More
5 Actions Productive People Take That Most People Don’t
If you want to reach your goals, surround yourself with productive people. It will only be a matter of time before their good habits rub off on you. Two and a half years ago, I made a decision that would … Read More
All Sales People Should Create This One Thing for Themselves
This is a guest blog post by Chris Peterson, Principal at Vector Firm Greg Maddux, former Major League Baseball player, four-time Cy Young Award winner, and MLB Hall-of-Famer, was known for his control. He wasn’t overpowering but was always in … Read More
Make Your Scope of Work Statements Stand Out
Good Scope of Work Statements Establish Boundaries and Responsibilities A well-defined and communicated scope statement is one of the primary methods of managing a client’s often-changing expectations of what they will ultimately receive from a project. This is developed during … Read More
Better Processes Equals Better Projects
When was the last time your integration business focused on process improvement? Process management is an exercise in efficiency – it is all about doing the correct things while minimizing waste. There are a lot of programs out there that address … Read More
Why Are Standards Important, and How Do We Get Our People to Follow Them?
When we follow standards, it allows us to establish, measure and assure a certain level of quality, and predictability, to our clients and to one another. These days, many people have a hard time understanding why some people don’t seem … Read More
Learn How to Use New Tech Tools to Solve Problems More Effectively at NSCA BLC 2020
At NSCA BLC 2020, Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg will talk about using innovation to bring new ideas to life & how to use modern tech to make better decisions. by D. Craig MacCormack Artificial intelligence, 5G, virtual reality and machine learning … Read More
A Focus on Quality Will Impact Success in Your Integration Business
There are four ways to measure work in your integration business Quantity First are measures of output, starting with Quantity: how much work was produced. You can usually identify and report the number of units, pounds, or other output measures, … Read More
