Learn Through Conflict

Recent PMI presentation ... nice discussion about the opportunity that conflict presents ...

Take Business Risk During Downturn

Cisco leaders discuss their financial performance and the strategy going forward. They will align on key strategies, shift resources, and take on some business risk. The company uses governing councils to prioritize accordingly. ...

... "Aggressive in strategy. Prioritize and Execute. Fourth, we will also be bold in taking good business risk during this downturn to build on market transitions, opportunities, and put our many assets to use in existing and new markets as the recovery occurs. We will prioritize the top five objectives of both the company and each of our councils and boards. We will then align resources to these top objectives. " ...

Via Cisco: CEO John Chambers on 2009 Performance

Technology Lifecycle

In business cases, we consider the one-time project costs and the recurring impact on operating budgets. With green computing on our agenda, a lifecycle perspective is needed for technology investments. We have to manage the disposition of those assets when decommissioned, which is long after the project is over. Dell's sustainability leader shares his thoughts. ...

... "Energy efficiency is just one component. They're also asking about materials and end of life. Commercial customers put asset tags on these machines, so they want to know that the materials can be recycled properly ... " ...

Via Forbes: Green Machine