Lachelle Elizabeth Wilfong

I think the combination of systems thinking and root cause analysis really helps solve the complicated problems that we face in our organizations. Knowing that the simplest solution rarely solves these problems forces us to dive deeper. I also like the business model presented early on in our material, demonstrating that each value proposition…[Read more]

You know, those homemade cookies you love are not made of magic. Knowledge management is part of why you can enjoy those cookies. First, I need to know where to find the best recipe and not only what each ingredient is but where to find it. Then, I need to know how to use the tools involved like the mixer and the oven. I know the good & the bad:…[Read more]

I like the comparison of 3D printing for manufacturing to the advent of the internet — This is, as many have said, just the first step and we don’t know where it will lead. That being said, I do think that both the industry and consumer matter in describing the future of 3D printing. It’s a phenomenal tool for small-batch, custom designs but for…[Read more]

I agree with many of you that retailers have no incentive to introduce preventative measures against fraudulent crimes. As long as insurance companies are providing the payment (medicine to treat the illness not a preventative solution) , retailers can get away with doing less. As part of ‘front line’ management, I can tell you that every penny…[Read more]

As technology spreads around the globe and creeps into each aspect of our lives, we learn to adapt. We learn what we like best and what we would change, and most importantly, we decide how to use this new technology to benefit ourselves, personally, professionally or both. Faster than the adoption rate of a technology is the corruption rate among…[Read more]

I think there will always be room for professional expertise in this area (as well as nearly all fields), but I feel that with the plethora of information available to the average American, we are enabled to DIY for so much! It would depend on my goals whether or not I would seek out a publisher. If this were a career path, I would seek on out. If…[Read more]

As some of my colleagues have mentioned, I don’t use many apps, particularly ‘fun’ ones because my life can be chaotic between a demanding job, too many classes and other obligations. For Christmas, I got a Surface tablet which has been a lifesaver for my coursework & reading materials. I use a few different ‘post it note’ tools to help manage the…[Read more]