So how do large enterprises really work?
Regardless of published org charts, enterprises run on people, politics and culture. All three of these are hardy beasts that have stood the test of time. (more…)
Marketing is important. In fact in may be the most important thing in the world. I am not a marketing person. I know a few, and over time I have realised the importance of it all. This is not a marketing blog either. This is a blog about a range of issues across a range of topics. Some of the topics will become obvious fairly quickly, others will take time to evolve. Should anyone be reading this, then feel free to contribute to the dicussion. (more…)
What value do we place on architecture? For many in today’s business community, architecture sits alongside other esoteric practices from the heart of the IS practice as almost mystical in it practitioners and delivery. Many view architecture as an evil to be avoided and derided in PMO office meetings. But is this true? Where does the value of architecture lie, if anywhere? (more…)