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Bill DeLong commented on the post, Weekly Question #8: Complete by November 2, 2017, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Hi March,
I hope all is well in sunny Florida! I completely agree with requiring CEO/VP authorization to amend the final project listing. That definitely provides extra motivation to managers to ensure their projects are truly worthwhile and weigh their level of importance against those from other departments. It is also very true that…[Read more] -
Bill DeLong commented on the post, Weekly Question #8: Complete by November 2, 2017, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Thank you for your thanks. I feel a bit like a certain AT&T commercial right now: I appreciate that you appreciate my service. The “Sustaining US Global Leadership” document is kind of neat because you can see the perspectives and priorities of the Commander in Chief and the Secretary of Defense. It helps you understand how they want to for…[Read more]
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Bill DeLong commented on the post, Weekly Question #8: Complete by November 2, 2017, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Jordan,
Cool perspectives, huh? That’s a new one. Just kidding – thank you. As with everything else, the military does splurge on IT projects in an effort to retain its technological superiority. There are three issues that I see with getting that equipment to the force. First, the procurement process is a nightmare that takes many ini…[Read more] -
Bill DeLong commented on the post, Weekly Question #8: Complete by November 2, 2017, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Jordan,
This discussion question as well as the associated picture immediately reminded me of design workshop we had during residency. I never knew so many post-it notes could be generated about what a key chain says about its owner! Great job in using baseball as a systems thinking example. After all, it is a thinking man’s game and t…[Read more] -
Bill DeLong commented on the post, Weekly Question #8: Complete by November 2, 2017, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Jordan,
Great points! I wholeheartedly agree with your points. Much like IT, supply chain management and other logistics related expenses can be viewed as less important even though they provide critical support and functionality that help drive the entire business. The unfunded supply flow project, as an enterprise initiative of VWAGs…[Read more] -
Bill DeLong commented on the post, Reading Question: IT Investments, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
*** correction – Not only that, they can access the internet on the move in a tactical vehicle. ***
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Bill DeLong commented on the post, Reading Question: IT Investments, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
I can say with the utmost confidence that the U.S. military does an exemplary job of both under-investing and over-investing in Information Technology. As a matter of fact, it’s almost scary how good they wastefully spend on nonsense yet fail to fund critical equipment. The Army has recently bought the necessary systems to extend the network t…[Read more]
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Bill DeLong commented on the post, Reading Question: Business Models, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Having been an active duty service member for the entirety of my adult life, I spent a lot of time examining each building block to see where I could add the most value. I decided to focus on key partnerships. It is critical that the U.S. military develop and maintain key strategic alliances with its partners and allies around the world. By…[Read more]
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Bill DeLong commented on the post, Case Question: Volkswagen Process Assessment, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
VWoA’s new project prioritization process is far better than the previous version as it provides a formal methodology and arranges projects in logical way that is aligned with organizational strategy, vision, and goals. The old process was considered “haphazard” and it was evident that it lacked the necessary structure to be truly effec…[Read more]
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Bill DeLong commented on the post, Case Question: Volkswagen – Advice for Matulovic, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
It is a delicate situation. Matulovic must carefully balance the organization’s new policy,vision, and strategy vs. the professional relationship he has with his peers. Let’s not forget what got the IT department (or lack thereof) into this situation in the first place: an organizational strategy and culture that placed little importance on the…[Read more]
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Bill DeLong commented on the post, Reading Question: Security and Fraud, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Hi Clint,
I like you point about how much more we could accomplish if so much time didn’t need to be dedicated to mitigating and resolving threats. Also, regarding hackers being a weak link, imagine how many advances have been made as a result of the techniques that have been developed to deal with such issues. Every problem has a silver lining…[Read more] -
Bill DeLong commented on the post, Case Question: When Hackers Turn to Blackmail, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Corey,
It’s amazing how arrogant Sony was with regards to their network security. Some of it may have been a result of complacency or pure ignorance. Here is an interesting article regarding some of their failings (http://www.computerworld.com/article/2868662/sony-hack-never-underestimate-the-stupidity-of-criminals.html). It also addresses…[Read more] -
Bill DeLong commented on the post, Case Question: Airbnb — Information Sharing, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Hi All,
I agree with most, if not all, comments on this thread. I would assume, like March, that the hotel that I am intending to use during business/leisure trips would be in good standing or not be allowed to operate. It would make me much more comfortable if I, as renter or host, were providing any requested information to Airbnb…[Read more] -
Bill DeLong commented on the post, Weekly Question #7: Complete by March 27, 2017, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Hey Jordan,
It is exactly for that reason – the amount of control that Yelp has over’s its published reviews – which make me skeptical every time I read one. I use Yelp sporadically but generally just to make a more informed decision. Usually it is for something that I know that I want (i.e. Chinese food when I am not close to home or maybe a…[Read more] -
Bill DeLong commented on the post, Reading Question: Security and Fraud, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Banks have been robbed since the first modern ones opened during the Renaissance. Thieves are always looking for a quick payday. It is the responsibility of financial institutions, retailers, credit card companies, and the like to anticipate what these criminals will do before they do it. It is a heavy burden that makes it virtually impossible…[Read more]
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Bill DeLong commented on the post, Case Question: When Hackers Turn to Blackmail, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
The breach at Sunnylake was unacceptable and could have been prevented. Initially, I began to wonder what type of intrusion detection system was installed, what kind of emergency preparedness plan had been developed prior to the hack, and what sort of end user guidance/training had been disseminated to all employees. I also questioned how often,…[Read more]
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Bill DeLong commented on the post, Case Question: Airbnb — "EJ" Incident, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
While it would be impossible to perform a risk assessment for every imaginable (and unimaginable) scenario out there, Airbnb could have implemented additional measures prior to the negative press that followed the “EJ” incident. Airbnb in is quite a predicament as it is merely the platform that links hosts/guests and does not own any of the pro…[Read more]
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Bill DeLong commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, March 22, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Admittedly, I have never used either Uber or Airbnb. I had never ever heard of Uber until our group project in the Marketing course this past fall. I chalk half of this up to living in Fairbanks, Alaska and rural Bavaria in Germany since 2006 and the other part to sheer ignorance. My family just never had a need for such services. That said, I…[Read more]
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Bill DeLong commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 9, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Kristen,
I have never attempted a “break” – probably because I know that it would be impossible. It seems like most people need an intervention of sorts when it comes to their phones. My wife just got mad at me yesterday as we were driving. She asked me for toll money but I was “in” my phone and didn’t hear her. Needless to say, she thought I…[Read more] -
Bill DeLong commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Hi Diane,
My wife and I have S5s. I really want to upgrade to a Note. - Load More