Insights on Smart Planning for Talent and Tech
Catalyzing Digital Development: The Case of Santa Monica City Net
This post is a case study of digital development of Santa Monica City Net that builds on a 2014 case study by the Institute for Local Self Reliance. It shows the importance of what we do with broadband, how it is used as a catalyst to connect people, as well as buildings, and enable collaborative learning. This is how to get the most return out of investment in network infrastructure.
Let's Think About Digital Empowerment
What does "digital empowerment" mean in concept and practice? It's not just a buzzword. Digital empowerment is essential to liberty, prosperity, and wellness in today’s world. This post lays out key ideas and realities, and hopefully serves as a framework, for making progress on this important issue together.
Applying Lessons from Chattanooga Venture
What was Chattanooga Venture, how did it accomplish so much, and why hasn't it been replicated? This post is a reflection on what I've learned from studying Chattanooga Venture and related initiatives over the last year and thoughts on how we might use that knowledge for community venturing.
The Open Source Movement has Failed
The first of two posts that considers critical issues and opportunities with open source "business models."
Capabilities and Their Development
Capabilities represent the developed and inherent characteristics of people to get things done. Understanding how they develop is key to workforce planning.
Customer Value and the Value Chain
Customer value and purpose are two sides of the same coin. The value chain describes the full range of business functions and how they create customer value.
The Executive Function: Three Essential Elements
The executive function aligns activities and resources with values. Three essential elements define effective organizational leadership.
On Smartness
Multiple forms of smartness exist in today's economy. Smart behavior considers, enables, and supports others.