In this blog, we discuss cognitive computing and other technologies with a focus on supply chain management and innovation. Other topics of discussion include digital enterprise transformation, marketing, the Internet of Things, and smart cities. Our goal is to advance the public discussion about how cognitive computing and other advanced technologies affect the world in which we live.
Bradd C. Hayes is the active editor of this blog.
Humans like things tidy. They cherish order and stability. It’s little wonder then that so many of us are anxious in an ever-changing world. To become less anxious, we need to embrace
For decades, innovation gurus have suggested companies dump their “not invented here” mentality that rejects the embrace of ideas generated outside of company circles. One CEO, Terry Brewer, founder Brewer Science, doesn’t
For readers who really pay close attention to detail, you might have noticed that I’ve removed entrepreneurism as one of the topics this blog will cover in the future. It’s not that
Kristyn Wilson, Media Relations Director for Resource Interactive, told me, “The number of woman owned businesses in the U.S. is growing, but only five percent of the estimated $36 billion invested by
Although I’m a big advocate of entrepreneurship, I’m also a realist. Although many entrepreneurs dream of making their fortune by starting their own business, the truth is “the average new venture will
British entrepreneur Luke Johnson writes, “I used to think Mark Zuckerberg’s achievement with Facebook was a fabulous inspiration to entrepreneurs everywhere. Now I’m not so sure.” [“Zuckerberg wannabes squander careers,” Financial Times,
Entrepreneurs face a lifetime of career decisions. In the beginning, they must decide whether to wander out far and in deep into entrepreneurial waters and solely dedicate their time and efforts to
Stefan Thiel believes that the world now holds a stereotypical view of an entrepreneur as someone who is “youthful, brash, and brilliant.” [“The Golden Age of Innovation,” Newsweek, 20 August 2010]. People
In part one of this two-part series on networking, I talked about various networking venues you might consider. In this post, I want to discuss techniques you might try when you find
I promised, in an earlier post, that I would write a blog about networking. I believe that networking is important, but only if it serves a purpose. What do you hope to
