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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Concluding Question: Note to Self, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
As many others have stated, in five years from now I’d like to remember that abundance is much more disruptive than scarcity. That message really resonated with me upon reading it, and is a key point I would want to remember, as it will transcend different fields and appears to be a timeless message. Regardless of what technology is prevalent at t…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Weekly Question #6: Complete by October 15, 2015, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Ryann,
I enjoyed your passionate post about our Temple MBA community and agree with your sentiments. This is truly a community of practice, as we are constantly learning and growing from interactions with each other. As you stated, we all may not have the same opinions on a topic but we will certainly learn from the different perspectives…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Weekly Question #6: Complete by October 15, 2015, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Hey Rachel,
My parents also had a large set of encyclopedias, and actually still do although now they’re more of a bookcase filler than anything else. Me and my friends do the same thing whenever a dispute arises and I’m sure many others do as well. It is truly amazing the amount of information we have at our fingertips. You make a great point…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Weekly Question #6: Complete by October 15, 2015, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Rachel,
Unfortunately, I was not with the company upon its conception. I have only been with the company a few months and Innovation Greenhouse was already well underway by the time I came on board. You pose some great questions that I would like to know the answer to as well, so I we be sure to reach out to those who were around when the…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Reading Question: Community of Practice, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
I am a member of a community of practice within my organization. I recently started a new position with a new company. After reading this article I realize that I am in a community with my fellow trainees. Many of the individuals in this program come from different backgrounds, fields, and have varying degrees of experience. However, we are all…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Reading Question: Disruption of Abundance, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
I do agree that abundance is more disruptive to society than scarcity. As Mr. Shirkey points out, when something becomes scarce society is willing to pay a premium for that object or resource. Contrarily, if there is an abundance of something it becomes obsolete. I can’t help but to think about the parallels between Google and encyclopedias and l…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Case Question: Radiohead, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
From the perspective of the record labels digital media allows them to distribute their artists’ music much faster than traditional methods. Historically, individuals had to make an effort to physically go to a store and purchase an album. With the introduction of digital media, people can now get music on the go or from the comfort of their own h…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Case Question: Open Innovation, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Will,
You make a great reference to Kotter, and how creating a sense of urgency can help you implement change within your organization. As we can see from the article the open innovation program has many benefits that could be realized by your company or any company which rolls out a similar initiative. Perhaps seeing the benefits of the…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Case Question: Open Innovation, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Siemens reaped many benefits from the implementation of open innovation. These benefits include better collaboration between business units, quick problem solving, and increased sharing of intellectual resources. Unfortunately for Lackner, there was a lot of resistance to open innovation from Siemens’ employees. Many saw the initiative as a w…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Reading Question: BYOD, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Hi Nicholas,
Thanks for commenting. You make a good point about hedge funds and
healthcare institutions both handling sensitive information. However, the
main difference between the two is the regulatory penalties faced if a
breach were to occur. Do you know if there are any regulatory penalties
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Weekly Question #5: Complete by February 25, 2016, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
My organization does not support BYOD and I don’t believe they ever will. At my job I deal will a lot of private medical records, and due to HIPPA laws there are strict guidelines against using your own device. We all have company issued laptops that allow us to work remotely. Only through these laptops can we access the company network. I like t…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Reading Question: Global & Information Technology, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
I think that information technology has been a key driver in the emergence of global brands. With IT becoming increasingly more available, today’s
companies are more equipped to go global than ever before. IT allows companies to have better communication regardless of location, and allows
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Case Question: Globalization and Decentralization, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Adam,
You make a good point about IT piggybacking on other projects. I agree that the need to do this showcases IT’s failure to adequately present the
benefits of globalization and gain the needed support. If the organization is implementing a global initiative, it should be at the forefront of
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Reading Question: Global & Information Technology, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Rich,
You make a great point about a companies ability to go global being tied to more than their product type or area of business. To simply classify business’ likelihood to go global based on their products or line of business alone would be short sighted. You must also take into account the policies and procedure they have in place, as well…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Case Question: Wyeth Global IT, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
The design and implementation of the ERP and Global Data Warehouse were greatly influenced by Wyeth’s global IT strategy. The ERP transaction processing system was to be rolled out globally based on SAP, but due to the globalization project the data warehouse was a short to medium term key. Moreover, as a result of the global initiative there w…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Case Question: Globalization and Decentralization, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Information technology played a significant role in the globalization of Wyeth. For instance, IT made the creation of the global warehouse possible. This warehouse allowed information to be shared between affiliates around the world, providing them with valuable information regarding what was being manufactured and when it would arrive. In…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Weekly Question #8: Complete by November 2, 2017, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Andrew,
You make a good point about the importance of retaining your employees. As you stated, your greatest resource is your human capital and intellectual property that is disseminated to those employees. With the effort it takes to train employees on your proprietary process, high turnover could be costly to your company so retention is of…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Reading Question: Business Models, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
One of the boxes from Osterwalder and Pigneur’s Business Model Canvas is value proposition. I previously worked at Commerce bank as a Customer Service Representative. Commerce bank’s value proposition was the excellent customer service provided, which in turn would create a pleasurable customer experience. Many of the practices employed by Com…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Reading Question: IT Investments, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Will,
You made some very nice points. I agree that consistency is more important than the kind of approach chosen. With that said, after reading the article I was not to fond of the Hammer and Champy approach. It seems that allowing IT to drive an organization’s missions and goals is dangerous due to the ever-changing aspect of technology. If…[Read more]
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Chase Lamb commented on the post, Case Question: Volkswagen – Advice for Matulovic, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Joshua,
I like your idea of Dr. Matulovic not only remaining firm in his stance behind the process, but also providing advice to those whose projects were unfunded. Doing this would allow those individuals to have a better understanding of how to organize their proposals in the future, as well as provide clarification on the process. With…[Read more]
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