Monthly Archives: September 2013

Executive leadership for Security Management: guidelines for success

Posted on September 15, 2013 by berkeleythoughttrain

At the CIO/CISO levels, technology-based leaders are fast being replaced with executives who take a more holistic approach to technology security and risk management. Leaders sought after are those who understand operational effectiveness, governance and partnerships, and who possess exceptional … Continue reading →

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Risk Register: a key de-risking tool for a firm

Posted on September 14, 2013 by berkeleythoughttrain

Why do you need it? Most widely accepted security and risk-oriented frameworks discuss the need to adopt a formalized and structured approach to risk management and security. Most of them do not ask you to create a “risk register” but … Continue reading →

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Sensing new product innovations – a dynamic capability

Posted on September 12, 2013 by berkeleythoughttrain

Customers might be able to perceive the potential for applying new technology. Visionaries of customer organizations are often able to anticipate the potential for new technology and sometimes begin developing prototypes. If suppliers fail to understand the unmet need, it … Continue reading →

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“Making Meaning”: Innovation core idea

Posted on September 4, 2013 by berkeleythoughttrain

In B2B settings, before we deliver a software or process solution, it is worthwhile and sometimes, imperative, to understand the organizational dynamics of the firm. The tacit or latent knowledge contained in the minds, experience and sensibilities of the workers … Continue reading →

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Gamification – vote yes

Posted on September 1, 2013 by berkeleythoughttrain

Gamification is the application of game elements and techniques to bring about .. well, mostly substantial customer behavior change. It has been applied to improving sales productivity, increasing tool and product adoption, frequency of product use and retention (think airline frequent … Continue reading →

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