A discussion around process got me really thinking about what “process” means for a company and the culture within that company. Process can kill or enhance the company culture; without enough thought and active engagement, it can keep a company from succeeding. I came up with a two-part theory around Process and Systems. First, one has […]
Why CrossRealms Works
Three days ago, I was asked to meet with the principal founders of a mid-sized management consulting company here in the Chicago area. I had no expectations going into the meeting, but, as it started, I began to think that the two individuals were smarter than I when it comes to how a business should […]
The Role of a Network Architect
Recently, I had a discussion with a colleague on the role of an IT department and, specifically, the real role of the network architects within the IT department. Three years ago, when I was a network architect at a large law firm, I would have answered that it’s the duty of network architects to create […]