Maslow’s Hammer, Digitized
Abraham Maslow is attributed with saying that “if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”. Most of us are guilty of falling prey to such thinking in our personal and professional lives at some points in time. However, I think this mode of thinking also affects organizations. Individuals and organizations attempting to remain relevant and thrive in the digital age should resist the temptation to focus too much effort on transforming their existing skills, products and...
Read MoreTelevision is the New Television
Author Michael Wolff’s book, of which I only read the abstract via getabstract, reinforces a simple truth that exists in my universe – namely, a good story makes for good entertainment. He argues that new digital media companies are following the same model as the old line media companies they are seeking to replace (newspapers, for example) by providing disposable content to large viewerships. Ad rates (and thus their business model), are tied to the viewership metrics. TV on...
Read MoreBill Walsh and Projects
I’m a big fan of many sports. I don’t watch them on TV as much as I used to but I love big sports events, whether they be team events like the Super Bowl or the Stanley Cup play-offs, or major tournaments like the Masters, Wimbledon, etc. The people involved in sports at the highest level are a constant source of interest to me. While there have been many personalities who have changed the game they were involved with, one of my favourites is Bill Walsh. Bill Walsh came to fame as...
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