– TOM PIERCE – The Orchestration of Dissimilar Systems Is it possible that independent systems — made up of highly specialized combinations of human and digital intelligence, skills, instrumentation, and acquired mastery — can be utilized and managed (indeed, led) in such a way that their combined effect is synergistic, […]
Earning Value
– TOM PIERCE – Earning Value. Value. Worth. Importance. Significance. These concepts and desires live very near the heart of what inspires and motivates each of us to work, to strive, to grow, and to excel. As individuals and as organizations, we engage obsessively in the effort to succeed and […]
Simple ERP?
– TOM PIERCE – Simple ERP..? If ERP was simple, anyone could do it. It’s not, and few do it well. Business is not simple, and many try and fail. Managing people, managing processes, managing inventory, managing finances: it’s all complicated. Even the best managers lack some of the […]
Navigating Risk : Observations from King Hezekiah
– TOM PIERCE – Navigating Risk : Observations from King Hezekiah The risk/reward dynamics of leading a small kingdom in the midst of massive ancient empires offer some rather surprising connections with the complex modern dynamics of running an enterprise in a global economy dominated by powerful titans of information […]