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I wrote the blog below in December 2005 and am now reflecting on my progress.  Being present is an ongoing process not a destination.  Things I now learned are: Continuous connected breathing requires practice Create a ritual or habit for meditation with breathing Set an i

These lessons have been learned in school of hard knocks in consulting.  Would like to see my scars?  Readiness – People only do what they are ready and willing to do. Hidden factors – Many important factors are hidden. The clients are always right – Even

Here is a list of some books I have enjoyed recently.  Most are non-fiction. 1.  Outliers by Malcolm Gradwell – A great book about way some people stand out from the crowd.  The reasons are very surprizing.  Q&A with Gladwell 2.  Drive by Dan Pi

Here is a list of some books I have enjoyed recently.  Most are non-fiction. 1.  Outliers by Malcolm Gradwell – A great book about way some people stand out from the crowd.  The reasons are very surprizing.  Q&A with Gladwell 2.  Drive by Dan Pi

Do you know the context for the work you are doing?   How does it fit in the great scheme of things?   I am often amazed how little we appreciate how the projects we are doing fit with the business.  Example – Value of Outsourcing An interesting personal exampl

Do you have any BI on your mobile device?   Are you trying some new visualization tools? Some suggestions to try: Do a prototype of your favourite peice of business Intelligence Get a demo from your IT folks Get your top six KPI's on your mobile device Ask somebody in your c

Would you like to work in a growing boutique consulting company?  We specialize in Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing.  The field is both challenging and dynamic, with lots of opportunity for growth.   Do you feel lost in a large organization?  We treat

Do you notice how easy it is to see somebody else's problem and solutions?  Do you wonder why they cannot see it themselves?   Dan Pink produced a blog that gives an insight on the reasons. Tricks for solving problems faster Reach out to others and asked them to

Here are six questions to ask yourself from Ken Blanchard’s book Leading at a Higher Level: 1. Who have been the leadership influencers in your life? 2. What is your overall purpose, and what do you want to accomplish? 3. What are your core values? 4. What are