Archive for January, 2010

Apple Ipad, a Disruptive Innovation

Innovation is in the Interaction The innovation is in the interaction. Apps have been rebuilt for the way the interaction is different from the other platforms. It is the largest multi-touchscreen with over 1,000 sensors and 1024×768. The way it is held is different, the ability to share with others in a much more engaging [...]

January 28, 2010 • Tags: , , , , • Posted in: hardware • 2 Comments

Acquainted with the Night

I have been one acquainted with the night. I have walked out in rain – and back in rain. I have outwalked the furthest city light. I have looked down the saddest city lane. I have passed by the watchman on his beat And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain. I have stood still and [...]

January 22, 2010 • Tags:  • Posted in: poetry • No Comments

A Refuge for Others

Cultural Differences As an expatriate American there are many cultural differences I have come across where I now live in Chiang Mai, Thailand. One is the buddhist concept of being a refuge for others. The ability to provide for other people, to feed and shelter them and to take care of their needs is important [...]

January 8, 2010 • Tags: , , • Posted in: Consulting, culture • No Comments

Entrepreneurship and Risk Management for 2010

Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Risk Management Entrepreneurship as risk management Reduce risk to known, small quantities Types of risk Deep knowledge of customer, product development Copy, copy, copy, and know where to innovate Criteria for success rather than mere preference Voices in my Head, Exteriorized Much of these discussions are more to let the voices out [...]

The New Year Comes Knocking

Ah, I had no idea that what I would be faced with at the beginning of the new year was not simply more work (and the stress of it) but facing up to fears. Fascinating stuff.

January 3, 2010 • Posted in: psychology • No Comments