Key principles for recruitment and HR in though times by Jeroen Spierings
December 31, 2008
We all know that times are tough right now. However, as Jeroen Spierings suggests, this is precisely the time to take advantage of the time to rethink and revamp our recruitment strategies.
Check out this fantastic presentation by Jeroen Spierings:
Stop. Rewind. Jeff Han, introduces multi-touch technology back in 2006
December 30, 2008
Jeff Han, Founder of Perceptive Pixel, introduced multi-touch technology for the first time to hundreds of attendees at TED 2006 in Monterey, California. If you own an Apple iPhone, or have watched a demo of Microsoft’s Surface Computer, it is easy to understand how multi-touch technology is altering the way we work and play. Companies such as Oblong Industries and Perceptive Pixel, are both experimenting with innovative ways in which to optimize this technology. Regardless of who prevails, one thing is certain: the future of multi-touch technology seems to hold a lot of promise.
Given the growing popularity towards multi-touch devices, it’s worth taking a trip back in time and revisiting Jeff’s initial introduction to this amazing technology:
This second video shows Jeff Han demonstrating multi-touch in a lab at Perceptive Pixel:
The Rise of Microcelebrities
December 30, 2008
Our social interactions, virtual connections, and values are changing faster than most of us can comprehend. In a digital society, where information over-load is common and online relationships are more easily made, branding oneself seems to be more important than ever.
Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.
Tom Peters, Fast Company
Stated simply, we each have a personal brand. It’s developed by being authentic and by allowing others to see who we really are. With all the technology and “how to” information available on the web, developing a personal brand is easier than ever. Whether we start an online profile, post a status update, or upload an image on Flickr, we are making a statement with each broadcast to the world. If leveraged properly, a personal brand can lead to internet fame and even parlayed into commercial success. A brief visit to Twitterholic or Twittown, and it’s easy to see examples of why some are being referred to as microcelebrities. According to Clive Thompson from Wired Magazine, “microcelebrities are individuals who are extremely well known not to millions but to a small group.” This definition suggests that anyone with a blog, a Facebook page, a Twitter account, or a similar online presence can achieve “micro” celebrity status.
Whether it’s fame, fortune, or simply peace of mind that we seek, it is important to recognize that a personal brand plays a critical role in our digital lives. It allows us to differentiate our skills, elevate our visibility, marketability, and ultimately attracts more interesting opportunities.
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10 Predictions for the Future of SAAS and On-Demand
December 30, 2008
Chris Preimesberger, on the topic of “10 Predictions for the Future of SAAS and On-Demand”:
SAAS, or cloud computing, on-demand applications or whatever you want to call it, is increasingly important in the enterprise. One software-as-a-service company, Innotas, provides an on-demand Project Portfolio Management package specifically designed for IT organizations. Customers include Forbes, Hamilton Beach and Simon & Schuster, as well as financial services, health care, retail, technology, telecommunications and energy organizations. Innotas CTO, founder and SAAS evangelist Demian Entrekin shares with eWEEK his thoughts on what lies ahead for SAAS as it continues to grow into a major marketing, sales and administration tool for enterprise business.
eWeek.com presents 10 Predictions for the Future of SAAS and On-Demand
Mobile Web is About to Boom
December 29, 2008
Steven Rothberg says:
Is there any doubt by anyone that the way that Gen Y communicates is fundamentally different from the way previous generations communicated? I don’t believe that the ways that Gen Y communicates are better or worse but they certainly are different. For example, this is the first generation to have grown up with cell phones.
