Archive - The Enterprise Spectator

Consultants Require a Distinct Set of Skills

Expertise, knowledge, and management experience are not enough.

Jun 23 •

May 2025

Revisiting the Four Problems with ERP

In 2004, I published two of my most popular posts—on the four problems with ERP. Now, over 20 years later, I’m updating my analysis, including how to…

May 28 •

Why I’m Not Writing a Book

People often tell me that I should write a book. Here’s why I’m not going to do that and what I’m doing instead.

May 12 •

April 2025

The Key to Compelling Communication

Much advice on public speaking and writing focuses on HOW to communicate but little on WHAT to communicate. This changed for me after I met my future…

Apr 9 •

February 2025

The Science Behind “Let’s Sleep on That”

When we are struggling with a problem, we often say, “Let’s sleep on that.” This works, because it has a scientific basis in something called the…

Feb 22 •

January 2025

Conflicts of Interest at Three Levels

For a consulting firm, independence means avoiding conflicts of interest. This post outlines conflicts of interest at three levels and how technology…

Jan 31 •

Should HR Manage AI-Agents?

As AI and AI-agents replace human workers, what should be the role of HR? Should they play a role in managing AI virtual workers?

Jan 10 •

November 2024

The Empirical Value of an Emergent Strategy

An emergent strategy is an agile approach to business planning where you let opportunities and challenges shape your strategic direction rather than…

Nov 21, 2024 •

October 2024

Gen AI Coding Assistants: Productivity Is a Mixed Bag

AI coding assistants, like GitHub Copilot, promise to increase developer productivity. But recent studies show a decline in software quality, security…

Oct 15, 2024 •

September 2024

Meet Me at the Future in Review (FiRe)

Let me know if you’re attending in October at the Terranea resort in Palos Verdes, CA. If so, we can meet up. If not, think about attending. It's a…

Sep 16, 2024 •

I Finally Froze My Credit Report and Why You Should Too

If you’ve not been the victim of identity theft, it’s only because the bad guys have not gotten around to you yet.

Sep 9, 2024 •

August 2024

The ROI of a Kind Word

Some business leaders are willing to spend thousands on HR systems to improve employee engagement, while in their leadership style overlook the value of…

Aug 15, 2024 •

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