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The Spirit vs the Letter of the Law in Handbook Policies
When helping clients draft IT policies for their Employee Handbooks, I often find myself torn between two approaches. One part of me wants to detail every aspect of the policies, while another part wants to...
Read More →Defining Our Purpose: The Journey to Discovering Our “Why”
As I began the Manifesto, I realized that I needed to begin with a statement that defined our “Why.” As the “Why” statement developed, I noticed that it lacked the definition of values that would...
Read More →What is This Whole IoT Thing? – Part 2
In our last blog, we defined IoT and explored its history. Now, let’s delve into the pros and cons of using IoT, along with some key risks and concerns to consider when evaluating or implementing...
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Demystifying the Cloud – Part 2
In the last blog, we defined the cloud and talked about what it was and wasn’t, various types of the cloud and so on. In this blog, let’s build on that and talk about the...
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Human Networks
At the heart of our design philosophy at JNR Networks is the concept of a Human Network. This idea influences every aspect of our work. While this concept might seem a bit complex at first, let’s break...
Read More →Engineering Vacuums
When I first started my career, I encountered a common issue: the organizations I worked for seemed content to keep me in the same position indefinitely. Seeking career growth, I approached my managers for guidance...
Read More →Delegation vs Abdication
As our IT team expanded, many seasoned business leaders and friends advised me on the importance of effective delegation. They emphasized the need to empower team members to take ownership of tasks and even experience...
Read More →Sales, Lies and Manipulation
When I’m in the process of making a purchase, I often take a step back to observe the experience from a broader perspective. I enjoy analyzing the interactions between the parties involved and their overall...
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Development Processes in Your Business – Part 2
In Part 1 of this blog, I discussed the two main development processes used by software developers: waterfall and agile. In this post, I’d like to explore how these processes are relevant to business operations, not just...
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Organizing Email and Taming the Volume
In our previous post, we discussed how to streamline your email workflow and minimize the time spent managing your inbox. Following that, many of you requested more tips on handling emails and reducing inbox clutter....
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