Brian Sommer is one of the titans of the technology services arena with more than 25 years experience in the field, 10 of which were served as the most senior director of Andersen Consulting's (now Accenture's) global Software Intelligence unit.
In the first part of this article, I outlined some of the reasons for the 'Blame Game' that goes on between employers and employees. In this concluding part, I offer up some ideas on how to stop playing this pointless game.
The Seinfeld character George Costanza had a way of ending a romantic relationship. He’d tell the lady “It’s not you, it’s me”. Employers and employees/jobseekers are playing a similar game today and it’s hard to tell who’s actually doing the breaking up and who really is at fault. Regardless, customers are paying the price for these unfilled positions.
A personal take on tech marketing, its issues and some thoughts on how to improve matters. Get a cup of coffee - it's tough love time.
Catching up with Xactly's progress...
Workday has shifted/tuned its strategy, technology and marketing recently. Gone is the Power of One and now it showcases a multi-faceted Power to Adapt concept. This will change how Workday deals with acquired products (inorganic growth), how it empowers customers, how its partner firms will add value with customers, and, how Workday is perceived in the market.
The Great Resignation may be a result, not the cause, of employment woes in effect today. It’s time to parse the reality of what’s going on in business and add a dose of realism. It’s also time to see what HR & top executives should really be doing at this time.
Software selections are changing, but are vendors? Here’s a look at the changes underfoot and what one firm is doing now.
Three recent and different studies shone a bright light on the finance/financial accounting function and the systems these organizations use. One thread in each of them involved how slow these organizations are in dramatically reimagining Finance. Why?
Ever wonder if it’s time to reconsider your supply chain? Here’s a recap of Brian’s remarks at a recent user conference. Bottom line: smart firms are doing more than just expedite overseas shipments – a lot more.
The future of the PSA sector starts here...
My 2021 reading list for the enterprise executive.
The first of our seasonal reviews of the year takes in the current and future state of ERP and PSA.
In the age of COVID, an in-person user conference is definitely different. Here’s a first person take on the recent Sage Intacct Transform gathering in Las Vegas.
