Author: Ken Pyle, Managing Editor
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Viodi View – 11/09/11
Tom Peters had it right some 20+ years ago when he suggested that the work force would be shifting away from a static, hierarchical structure to one shaped by dynamic teams that form out of a need and disband when the need goes away. As I recall, or maybe as I infer through the lens…
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Viodi View – 10/26/11
Making the complex simple was perhaps Steve Jobs greatest legacy. Unfortunately, most of the tools intended to make life easier, actually make things more difficult and detract from what we are trying to accomplish. Too often, what should be a simple task of connecting to the mobile Internet or printing a document turns into a…
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Viodi View – 10/12/11
The forces of creative destruction unleashed by the combination of broadband and computing power have transformed virtually every industry in the past 20 years. Two closely intertwined sectors, government and education, have been relatively untouched through this time of tumult. A growing chorus from a variety of groups indicates that at least the education part…
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Viodi View – 09/28/11
If there are a thousand stories in the naked city, how many are there in the country? As we travel the upper Midwest this week, Roger and I are finding many stories from the heartland. A recurring theme from talking to folks in the rural areas is that local presence is the key to meeting…
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Viodi View – 09/14/11
Across the nation, back to school nights are in full swing. This is a great opportunity for teachers, parents and administrators to meet and set the tone for what will, hopefully, a productive school year. Technology will play a big part in improving productivity, at least if the use of Google Docs by my 7th…
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Looking to the New Generation for Answers
Broadband and community were two recurring threads of a panel conversation at the 2011 Independent Show regarding ways that family run cable businesses can set themselves apart and remain relevant in the 21st century. Three of the four panelists were 2nd or 3rd generation leaders and brought a younger generation’s perspective to the challenges that…