VR Pathways leverages VR to make every day brighter for all people

VR Pathways leverages VR to make every day brighter for all peopleLearning from the pros Learning from the Pros interviews professional entrepreneurs who are currently in the trenches growing their businesses. Through insightful conversations, we unpack their common business challenges and identify the lessons every business owner needs to learn so they can accelerate their own business growth. Learning from the Pros is produced by Amplomedia…

Is it time to end convergence mania?

Is it time to end convergence mania?Propeller-head tech types may be enamoured with convergence, but it is failing to fill the needs of real people Convergence is a happy word, it seems. The dictionary says convergence signifies moving forward. Convergence can also mean the co-ordinated movement of the two eyes so that the image of a single point is formed on…

Cook with Meg and gain some kitchen confidence

Cook with Meg and gain some kitchen confidenceLearning from the pros Learning from the Pros interviews professional entrepreneurs who are currently in the trenches growing their businesses. Through insightful conversations, we unpack their common business challenges and identify the lessons every business owner needs to learn so they can accelerate their own business growth. Learning from the Pros is produced by Amplomedia…

When did accountability become an “offensive” word?

When did accountability become an “offensive” word?Holding staff accountable for doing their jobs reduces stress and leads to better outcomes I was recently invited to speak at a zoom meeting with leadership professionals from North America. I was talking about the challenge leaders have with accountability within their organizations when I was interrupted by one of the human resource professionals in…

Shift.Support helps its clients get their IT back on track

Shift.Support helps its clients get their IT back on trackLearning from the pros Learning from the Pros interviews professional entrepreneurs who are currently in the trenches growing their businesses. Through insightful conversations, we unpack their common business challenges and identify the lessons every business owner needs to learn so they can accelerate their own business growth. Learning from the Pros is produced by Amplomedia…

Proven information technologies that continue to deliver value

Proven information technologies that continue to deliver valueThese information technologies may be boring but can provide significant business benefits What are some information technologies that a value-focused Chief Information Offiver (CIO) should keep talking about even though they’re not generating much buzz? In search of the latest and greatest technology developments or the latest over-valued technology of a pre-IPO (Initial Public Offering)…

Why do businesses make it is so difficult to close the deal today?

Why do businesses make it is so difficult to close the deal today?Closing the deal has become secondary to establishing your account and following the proper procedures There are 500,000 procurement officers in North America. It’s obvious they were not procuring before and during the pandemic. Yet procurement officers have professional (sic) bodies, co-procurement agreements, hold conferences in sunny spots in the winter, and so on. Sales…

‘Lazy’ millennials will be 75 per cent of the workforce by 2025

‘Lazy’ millennials will be 75 per cent of the workforce by 2025Boomers are to blame for their reputation. But here’s how to fully engage them for your business success “I can’t find anyone who wants to work,” my client spoke boldly as he told of his frustration with hiring young millennials. I had heard this frustration before. In fact, I challenge you to go into most…

High Voltage Leadership for small businesses

High Voltage Leadership for small businessesLearning from the pros Learning from the Pros interviews professional entrepreneurs who are currently in the trenches growing their businesses. Through insightful conversations, we unpack their common business challenges and identify the lessons every business owner needs to learn so they can accelerate their own business growth. Learning from the Pros is produced by Amplomedia…