Silos Oriented Architecture (SOA :-)) is a typical architecture pattern used by organizations as they build their structure. Separate people into groups of experts, they believe, create groups that are highly effective and efficient in that domain. You know those silos, HR, IT, Marketing, Sales, etc. The problem is that once you create a group, you […]
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Keeping on changing and adjusting is one of the fundamental laws of nature. Most of us don’t want to recognize it, but the pace that we as a society evolving is even faster than nature. Every system, method, or philosophy we created is most of the time based on our past experience and target to resolve
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Following my post about six principles for better organization, I realized after a lot of discussions and debates that I’m missing yet another principle. Let Evolution work, don’t block it. We are where we are as human beings thanks to evolution. Evolution is one of the most influential forces in nature that continuously makes it
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As I find my seat on the flight back to Houston from LA, I started the usual pleasantry with the passenger seating nearby the window. Quick the chat becomes an interesting discussion as the passenger, Michelle, began to share with my the project she is working on. While I explain to her my passion and
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The situation was so surreal like it was part of an award-winning movie, yet it was the reality. The call caught Matt in the middle of the black rock desert during the annual Burning Man festival. The sound of happy people and loud music made it hard to hear the voice on the other
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