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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 6 months ago
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 6 months ago
When you arrive today, please pick up your folder on the table in the back of classroom — it contains all of your completed activity worksheets for the course. It will be helpful to you in completing your […]
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 6 months ago
Here is a link to Quiz #12. It is due by start of class on Tuesday, April 21.
http://goo.gl/forms/v5JAsw6uuG
The quiz is open-book, open-notes. The quiz is graded pass/fail — you will receive credit for the […]
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 6 months ago
McKinsey & Company hosts an interesting interview with author and NYU professor Clay Shirky.
We’re in a world now where, unlike the old “you print the magazine in advance” model, demand creates supply. […]
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While scarcity may make it easier to handle the products/resources/information available because there is an easily measurable amount, it ultimately just leads to a different and not necessarily better society. Scarcity means just managing what’s available, sometimes through the creation of strict monopolies, like in the case of the music industry and distribution of music. However, abundance puts the common person in control of what is available to him or her. No longer must that person rely on one or two channels in control, but instead can find what is desired whenever. This can create a level of ignorance and groupthink based on if people just follow trends, but ultimately they are in control individually through abundance of anything.
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Abundance and scarcity each have economic and societal pros and cons. From a purely economic perspective, it is natural to assume that abundance is preferable to scarcity. In fact, economics would not exist of a social science if not for scarcity. However, if we think of the issue in a social or societal framework, the analysis becomes much more complicated. In my humble opinion, abundance, in and of itself, is not a terrible thing. But when the human element is injected into it, ethics and other social values may sometimes be compromised. People begin to care more about having more than about each other’s social and economic well-being. A society that champions abundance encourages this behavior. This is why I believe that if the contrast is viewed in a purely social lens, then abundance harms society more than scarcity. Mr. Shirky is correct in that society manages scarcity much better than it manages abundance. When we think of abundance, it is also important to consider relative versus absolute measures of abundance. As a steadfast advocate of capitalism, I believe that wealth is a good proxy for the somewhat ambiguous term ‘prosperity’. So, a high overall level of ‘abundance’ is great in my opinion. It is when the distribution of wealth becomes extremely disparate that society is at risk. It is not as necessary to use the relative/absolute framework when discussing scarcity.
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 6 months ago
A few updates:
No quiz this week. I will post the next (and final) quiz at the end of this week. It will cover two weeks of reading and be due on Tuesday, April 21.
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 6 months ago
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This is an interesting analogy for understanding the potential network effects of digital platforms. The first part – “the power of the wolf is in the pack” illustrates that a digital platform’s value is derived from the number of users subscribed to it. Network size and value to consumers are directly correlated in digital platforms, which we’ve also discovered through our activities in class. The other side – the power of the pack is in the wolf” – shows that, while the number of users is a significant consideration for consumers, the ability for its users to accomplish what they wish from participating in a network is dependent on the actual quality of the platform. Both sides of the phrase are equally important. I think that as consumers we tend to focus on the first part more than the second part. We see a platform and immediately consider how many people use it. Examining the quality and efficiency of the platform seems to require a deeper understanding; nonetheless, we consider it.
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This quote refers to the need of any digital platform to have a strong base through its users, and the need of users to have a strong platform that supports their interests. There needs to be a need and a benefit on both sides, or else the platform will not gain traction and fail while the users move on to another platform that may be better able to support them. The impetus is on the platform to gain the support initially, but then falls on the users in order to continue supporting the platform
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 6 months ago
Here are the details for the reflection journal assignment.
To Submit
Email to steven@temple.edu as a Word or PDF file. You may submit the assignment to me any time between the final class meeting (Thursday, […] -
Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 6 months ago
Here is a link to Quiz #11. It is due by start of class on Tuesday, April 7.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14ip-DzoSioJCDRzyV-giwpdjCDwGN7OdD68IVGphIU8/viewform
The quiz is open-book, open-notes. The quiz […]
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 6 months ago
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My first thought was that thirteen is a little young. After giving it more thought, however, I believe that most thirteen year olds are old enough to use social media like Twitter and Facebook. If I had kids I probably would not want them to be on social media until fifteen or sixteen, but because social media has permeated our culture so much, I consider it inevitable for younger kids to be active on these kinds of website. Therefore instead of resisting the uncomfortable idea of kids as young as thirteen having social media accounts, I would rather focus on teaching kids to use social media responsibly. I understand that the problems associated with kids using these services could be plentiful. Bullying comes to mind, as does the possibility that kids could become overly exposed to matters appropriate only for adults. So if the age restriction were to be moved at all, I would much rather see it go up than down.
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As most people have said, the age restrictions are basically pointless because they are so easy to get around. I bet most of us can admit we’ve lied about our age for something like them more than once in our lives. People are saying that there should be more enforcement at the company and federal level, but ultimately it comes down to the parents and how they handle the accessibility. There are ways to block sites and restrict apps, and it is up to the parents to show their kids why they aren’t ready for some of these apps. The company puts on the age minimum to reduce liability and it would very tough and pointless to have some kind of government oversight on the matter.
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site Information Technology Management 9 years, 6 months ago
Thank you all for your consistent engagement and high quality work in this course!
All grading is complete in the Blackboard Gradebook — including final course grades.
Please let me know in the next 48 […]
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 6 months ago
Here is a link to Quiz #10. It is due by start of class on Tuesday, March 31.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aCkmqcrWnWL3B1No5PQZGy8bUJZDkS93CI50UQlrc7o/viewform
The quiz is open-book, open-notes. The quiz […]
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 6 months ago
Sir Tim Berners-Lee speaks out on data ownership:
The data we create about ourselves should be owned by each of us, not by the large companies that harvest it, the Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the world wide […]
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The idea that individuals with direct control over small bits of data can enhance it in the right ways seems far-fetched at best. Companies collect and pay for this data to look for trends and help support decisions over the long run. While it is often used in the form of ads that appear on your screen, isn’t it better for you to get personalized marketing as opposed to random, impersonal marketing anyway? And companies use this data for much more than just ads. I work for a company that helps provide digital information on customers where they also voluntarily submit their data through logging on to the company’s WiFi that hires us. That data can then be used to help business owners see what is more popular when and help them make better informed business decisions to provide more of what the consumer wants. Individual data alone means nothing to an individual, which is why the concept big data exists in the first place.
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I agree that individuals should legally own their data. However, when such data is voluntarily submitted to companies who, in turn, enhance their services to customers, the issue of data ownership should be out of the picture. When data is combined to be more valuable, it benefits customers and the companies that use the data. It is important to remember that the companies that mine data do so with data that was voluntarily supplied by its customers. Personally, I am okay with giving up ownership of data in return for enhanced services. The data should always originate from the individual consumers’ ownership in my opinion. The decision to release personal data to companies should always be the customers’, not the companies. And companies should work on being transparent in the use and scope of the consumer data they use.
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Steven L. Johnson commented on the post, Case Analysis #2 (Sony India), on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
That’s great to hear Ademola. I’m glad you enjoyed the case!
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site MIS2901 Spring 2015 9 years, 7 months ago
Summary
Readings for the next three classes are assigned on the Readings page.
The final two Learn IT assignments are provided below. (Remember, there is no Learn IT #4.)Learn IT #5
Due: Hard copy due […]
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site Discussion for Last Name Starting H-M 9 years, 7 months ago
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Reflecting back about the class I want my future self who is currently focused on cloud based ERPs to remember that in the last decade technology has changed dramatically and continues to evolve. If you focus only on what you are comfortable with today your skills will diminish and become invalid. In order to stay competitive from either a personal perspective or a business perspective you need to continue to enhance your knowledge and skills and it can easily be done by participating in communities of practice and cloud based learning management systems.
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Not sure where I will be in five years. But, I am writing a note to myself reminding me not to fire the IT guy when his budget is twice what my executive committee expected for our global IT initiative. As Michael noted earlier, technology is constantly changing and there is no true comfort zone in that arena. We need to continually adapt to the changes to stay ahead of the competition. With so many of our case studies, the IT efforts were disconnected from corporate mission due to lack of attention paid or overall lack of understanding for the importance of IT development. Even though my IT guy is probably asking for more than his project truly needs (don’t we all?), I’m going to take more time to learn the why and how’s of his proposal before making my decision to ensure this area of my business is working at its full potential to help move the company forward.
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Rich, I cracked up about your post, but it is so true. I think it easy to forget how important IT is to our business as a whole and easy to cut when it comes to budget. They are an important aspect of all we do, though.
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Five years from now I hope that whenever I am “in doubt” that I will “go to the web!” As a 50-something, I have been conditioned to explore everything that is in front of me when I am looking for an answer…look through files, look through notes, look through things I’ve saved on my computer. This course has taught me how much more there is on the web, with the google analytics exercise foremost among the examples of the availability of cloud computing, but also to be able to find and grab music from new artists from somewhere besides iTunes, and before searching for a lodging on expedia or travelocity to look to these other sites like Airbnb, 3rd home, etc.
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Five years from now I would like to continue to utilize technology to be more efficient in my personal and professional life. As technology develops I never want to fall out of practice and I want to continue to be knowledgeable in what is being offered. I also want to be more aware of how the systems within my company are being used and be aware any changes that may impact my department. I also think it’s worth joining internal communities of practice for other departments within my organization, like IT or programming, to get a better understanding of what their hot topics are.
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The fundamental thought from our first WebEx session was something like this…..Technology is expanding the opportunity of what a business (person) can do, therefore we need to understand these opportunities in order to expand/improve on our current state and offerings. Five years from now, I’m not sure where I will be in the job market but I will be a tearful Mom sending off my daughter to college. I will impress upon her the advantages of learning the basics of a simpler programming language like JavaScript and the importance of not only social media but technology as a whole.
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The key point I want to take away from this class when reflecting on this note is to remember the importance of creating a culture that embraces open innovation, or to find a firm to work for that embraces all that open innovation has to offer.
through open innovation I want to make sure that technology aligns with the goals of our organization and we are constantly reflecting on the business model of our firm to determine how technology can assist with our customer relationships, value propositions, etc. Hopefully we are evaluating what the firm is doing and can decide if we should view technology along the lines of Strassman, Hammer and Champy, or the GAO model.
Through open innovation I hope we are able to talk about things like cloud computing and deciding if it still the best way for us to operate or if we should be looking at what is new. Through the course of our conversations we need to remember that when new technology is introduced there may be a period of skepticism. This should not deter any decisions but should be viewed as an opportunity to educate anyone who has doubts. -
I’m not sure where I’ll be in five years (geography-wise or career-wise), but I would like to remember a few main concepts from this class:
– Disruption can be caused by abundance, not just scarcity, and the results of that disruption can eliminate an existing company’s business model. I had not really thought about disruption that way.
– Providing ample resources for IT is a necessity for business continuity and competitiveness, not an option. Granted, I already thought that way, but the class has given me examples and evidence needed to support that “discussion” when having it with decision makers.
– Implementing structure (and gaining buy-in) around concepts of open innovation will lead to more effective results than just soliciting ideas.
– If I want to stay abreast of coding languages, I need to just schedule time for myself to learn them through sites like Lynda.com or Codecademy. If I don’t schedule it, then it won’t happen.
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In 5 years from now, I think the message will continue to remain the same although the environment and the tools needed will have likely changed and been replaced with newer versions or models / ideas. The key takeaway is to embrace technology or it will pass you by. Continue to challenge yourself to explore and discover the new clouds or the new airbnbs that will be the wave of the future or the disruptive model in 2020.
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I would say the overarching theme I will remember about this course is how important IT is and that it is becoming more important as we progress into the future. I think back to the readings about the cloud and the lesson we did using Google docs. As this is seemingly today’s disruptive innovation, I will have to remember where it started at in five years when it becomes more the market than the disruptive force. Being an economist-minded guy myself, the disruptive innovation idea is something I will want to remember, as it really lays a clear path of new technology or market disruption and something that is applicable in all areas of business.
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The key point that I want to remember is that when disruption is created by abundance, embrace it and find ways to be innovative and adjust by relinquishing prior models and coming up with something new that correlates with what is taking place or will be taking place within that environment. I would want my future self to maintain an open mind and be aware of what is taking place in the world and what opportunities there may be going forward in regards to technology. I would want to remind myself to constantly strive to keep getting better and not get complacent and sucked into the status quo. Things have progressed so much in the last 5 years alone, it will be interesting and exciting to see what the next 5 years bring.
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In five years…I am going to be looking for those Amazon drones. When I first saw Jeff Bezos drone delivery idea on “60 Minutes” I thought, “This guy doesn’t get told no much cause that is never going to happen.” Well, I’m wrong!! LOL. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) gave Amazon permission last week to start testing drones outdoors with some rule restrictions including flying below 400 feet and daytime operation. It may take years, maybe even more than five before we see unmanned drone delivery like Bezos envisions but Amazon is on their way.
The Amazon case resonated with me and showed several key technology points. Technology investment can lead to an unexpected business opportunity. Amazon Web Services grew out of Amazon’s expertise in creating their own technology infrastructure to support their e-commerce business. Creating an entire business unit from their willingness to share what they have learned is smart business. Cloud services will be the storage and file transfer mechanism for many years to come. Technology requires collaboration, partnership, or buying external expertise. To meet their business needs and to have sufficient technological operations, companies should look to external resources like Amazon Web Services, to maximize technology function. Utilizing external expertise can save money, time, and get companies focused on their main business goal – examining means to increase profit. Technology is vital to business. No doubt, technology is highly important at Amazon and is the unifier across all business platforms. If companies want sustainability – especially in this digital age – technology is central to communication, data sharing, profitability and growth.
Innovation is key too, especially for those companies that can invest in it. Who knows if drone delivery will supplant the UPS man from coming to your door? Amazon will be in the forefront of this technology and could turn this into another business opportunityrevenue stream. I admit – I am anxious to find out.
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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 the time, if that technology becomes excessively available it will no longer be relevant. That message will push be to always strive to be better, different and innovative. I would also like to remind myself of Lyda.com as a resource. This resource will be valuable for many years and can allow me to brush up on existing skillsets or create new ones.
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The message 5 years from now will carry on the major themes we learned in this class. Technology continues to be a transformative agent in disrupting major business models and will continue to act as a change agent in business and society. Computing and technology will continue to be consumerized with more and more services moving into the cloud. Commoditization of core computing services like storage and computer will continue with services like AWS offering computing resources at a fraction of the costs with the ability to scale resources to virtually meet any demand. Technology will continue to innovate and Moore’s Law will ultimately be broken with even greater power available to users. Technology will be pervasive in the daily lives of people including those who technophobic with the advent of self driving cars, wearable computing and faster broadband in every home.
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IT trends come and go, so the key point I want to remember 5 years from now is that IT learning opportunities are available to whomever spends the time to seek them out. Resources like Lynda.com and Code Academy offer a wealth of knowledge right at your fingertips. I had taken some coding courses prior to this class and had forgotten how fun it can be. The main focus for me in pursuing my MBA is to find out what area of business fascinates me most so that I can pursue it as my next career move. I believe these resources will help me define that area of focus a bit more easily.
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site Discussion for Last Name Starting N-Z 9 years, 7 months ago
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As this course reminds us, a lot can and will change in 5 years! My key point would be to remind myself to use technology to embrace those changes similar to the experiences in this course. I am not particularly tech savvy, so operating in the cloud with Google Drive and using new software like Google Sheets was new for me as well as learning new presentation software called Prezi (as part of the lynda.com exercise) and even trying my hand at simple programming. So I would remind myself to continue to push myself out of my comfort zone like I did in this class and to try and take advantage of the great technology advances that the future will surely bring.
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This course lets me understand that the web is the gateway to knowledge and information. Dont be afraid and use it liberally and often.
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A key point that I would want to remember is to be on the lookout for new technology that could have an impact on how information is shared and used, and to be more open to embracing and taking advantage of new technology. As we saw in the course, technology can change industries quickly so I want to make sure I stay on top of what is being developed and introduced.
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5 years from now I would like to remember that information technology changes are inevitable and to be open to learning more about IT. As I adopt any new IT changes I would also like to remember that there are two sides to the coin and look at the risk that may come with the change so that I can take precaution against any negative effects such as data breach.
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Embrace innovations, disruptions, and different ways of doing things like Airbnb, Google Drive, Cloud Computing, and Radiohead. Continue to be vigilant and be mindful of hackers and security breaches as Target and Sony have experienced. Learn from the successes and mistakes when leveraging IT as corporate change initiatives as Wyeth and Siemens have done.
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Spend less time chasing perfection and more time trying out possibilities.
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I learned that for IT projects to be successful, their goals should be strategically aligned with those of the organization overall.
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Technology makes innovative ideas feasible and it is critical to project what infrastructure is necessary to maintain competitive advantage.
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In 5 years from now I would remind myself to seek out those organizations that embraced innovation and incorporated new technologies from the previous 5 years. It should not be hard to find them, they will likely be some of the most successful and highly visible.
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Key points that I would remind myself is that innovation and IT is ever-changing. That not all IT is safe and secure and to be mindful of this when using/sending and receiving any kind of data. Things are changing at lightning speed so it is important to stay ahead and read where these changes are taking place. That not all is as it seems, as in the Uber case and Airbnb. That music will always be ‘free’ from somewhere but at what cost to artists. And lastly, not to be afraid of trying new things as in the programming assignment and the lynda,com assignment
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The important thing to remember five years from now and beyond is to allow yourself to be dynamic. With things changing and developing as rapidly as they have in the last few years, you need to be able to adapt or you will get left in the dust. Even better than adapting is being out in front of sweeping changes.
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A key point that I would write to my future self is to be willing to learn and to be adaptable. One thing I learned in this course is that IT is constantly changing, what I learned fifteen years ago is nothing like what I’ve learned the last few works nor will it be the same in five years. Basically I need to commit to learning new tools as often as possible and utilize IT functions in my day to day tasks. I think my future success is contingent upon my commitment to learning new skills. Of all the concepts and tools, I think Lynda.com will be something that will help me attain this goal.
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The key point I want to remember 5 years from now is to use this same mental exercise to examine innovative technology around me, and not to be so myopic as to only envision it in its current state. By that I mean, disruptive innovation may not seem to be all that disruptive at first, and therefor may be dismissed as not significant unless it is examined for how it may continue to improve, and eventually replace the current way that a specific industry does business. So, I will be envisioning innovation with an eye towards how it will change that product or service that it may only marginally be affecting now.
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site Discussion for Last Name Starting A-G 9 years, 7 months ago
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MIS5001 SP2015 reinforced that I need to work smarter not harder to keep up with the almost overwhelming way knowledge keeps growing and technology is developing. I’m intrigued by new learning platforms I have been introduced to and encouraged that such platforms are likely to grow in number, complexity and depth and availability. Five years from now I hope to still be intrigued by the opportunities innovation offers, and think I will be better prepared to deal with open innovation that occurs internal in an organization where I am engaged as well as external innovation, and use my new understanding of information management to better evaluate the impact of a project.
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In the face of the increasing reliance on EMR and other IT infrastructural changes,especially in the medical field, I think it’s important to remember to be ahead of the ball. Rather than attempting to cope at the last minute with these changes, they should be anticipated, prepared for, and embraced. I hope to remember not to buckle under the pressure of this rapidly evolving aspect of daily practice, especially in medicine, but to make sure stay on top of developments, understand their impact, and prepare accordingly. In every instance that we encountered in this course, successful navigation of this increasingly omnipresent aspect of business required an acceptance of change and ability to adapt to it.
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Note to self, five years forward:
Information Technology (IT) is essentially about the BIG PICTURE: innovation, marketing, management, responsiveness, vision, strategic planning, and many more. IT infrastructure should be conceived at the same time a business idea is conceived. It should also be carried along every business initiative, and never lag behind.-
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Prior to the beginning of this course, I had looked forward to the “hands-on” aspect of IT such as the Learn IT! Assignments we completed. In contrast, I ended up learning that IT entails a lot more than that. It’s about the aggregate picture: Innovation, marketing, management, responsiveness, vision, strategic planning, and many more. IT infrastructure should be conceived at the same time a business idea is conceived. It should also be carried along every business initiative, and never lag behind.
Hence, five years from now, I will make sure that the lessons learned during this course stay with me. Every bit of the knowledge gained here is essential for a successful IT practice anywhere in the world.
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Five years have passed and you probably retained very little of what you learned in class. However, hopefully, you are still thinking outside the box, and have used the basic knowledge you learn in MIS to continue your search to perfection.
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If I was talking to my future self, I would remind myself of the following. First off IT should be viewed as more than just a support department but if positioned correctly it could be a competitive advantage for your company. Next, IT changes every day, just because you are up on the latest technology now doesn’t mean it will still apply 2 months from now. Thirdly, hackers are getting smarter and smarter, investing in a top-notch security system is worth it in the end. Fourth, programming is not as hard as it looks, if you study it you can do it. Fifth, online training sites such as Lynda are the way of the future and will cut down on overhead spend of live trainers.
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Five years from now: remember that IT must be integrated as a valuable part of the entire corporate business model; especially considering all of the advances in technology that have been made possible since 2015. It is value added department that, when used properly and efficiently, can offer a significant competitive advantage. When first starting out, how the network infrastructure will be designed, employed, and protected are critical upfront decisions that must be tackled while taking into account the realistic opportunities to scale the business. An initial decision must be made on whether or not cloud computing and virtualization services are more cost effective over the long-term as opposed to building an organic IT architecture and platforms. No matter what: make sure you have the right people in the right positions making aggressive decisions and staying abreast of potential cyber threats and emerging technologies.
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I would remind myself of where technology was five years ago (2015) and how far things have come along. Technology is today, tomorrow, and future. The progresses made in technology in five years will be leaps ahead of where we are today. I would also remond myself to never take technology for face value as it will continue to shape our society.
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The message to myself in five years, and everyday, will be, “technology is here to help not hurt.” I often find myself fighting against new technology because I’m very comfortable with my current set up. I need to remind myself that taking the time to learn and adopt new technologies almost always results in more efficiency. The beginning phases can be challenging but stick with it, don’t fight against it. Technology will only continue to advance and change so I will need to remember that I too will need to advance and change with it. Embrace technology and make it work for you, not against you.
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Note to self, remember as critical as technology is, in finance applications continue to use it as an enable. Continue to look for ways to maximize the use of technology by helping to improve existing processes. Remember the importance of personal communication, try to continue to communicate directly rather than use technology as a crutch to avoid speaking one on one.
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Excellent post !
Efficiency is a word that rings bell to me. It is an ideal that I have warmly embraced both at work and in personal life. And technology is in the center of it.
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Dear Me,
You should remember that information technology is deeply involved in our modern world and it changes rapidly. To compete, businesses must appreciate IT as the backbone of an organization, anticipate technical developments (at the very least, stay current), uphold the importance of cyber security and challenge organizational strategy via an information technology perspective. -
Technology will constantly change/evolve and whatever is the standard today we will look back and laugh and wonder why we did it that way. I think companies will budget wisely and continue to make the necessary investments in tech to stay ahead of the game and with the most up-to-date technologies.
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If I were to advise myself 5 years from now, specific to course topics and learning; I would remind myself to look deeper into technology processes. Previously, I was very focused on the end result and the user experience. Even being in a profession that sells technology, my primary thought has always been to consider what the application or software might do, but not often about what went into development and design. Experience with coding and digging into how organizations make technology decisions has certainly rounded out my perspective and understanding. None of these decisions exist or happen in a vacuum. My future self should continue to seek the big picture in all things technology and not take the development path for granted.
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First, I would remind myself that 40 is the new 20. Then, I’d tell myself to keep looking for new educational challenges to undertake. I hope that in 5 years I’ll be on my way to mastering ‘digital marketing’. After I complete my MBA in December, I’m considering Temple’s digital innovation marketing program. To remain relevant as a marketer of the future, it’s necessary to stay ahead of the ‘digital revolution’ learning curve.
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site Information Technology Management 9 years, 7 months ago
Review the earlier post on case analyses.
Case Analysis #2 is due in a single PDF file submitted via the course Blackboard site no later than 11:59PM on Wednesday, March 25. A submission that is […]-
The Sony India case study was a great read! Growing up watching a lot of Bollywood movies, I can attest that the films were often music-oriented, making them a two-in-one bundle of entertainment. Oh, the choreographies were superb, too!
The launch of the hit song “Kolaveri Di” was truly an ingenious concept. The song is still generating views on YouTube.
Lastly, I learned a lot more about the music industry than I had ever known.
Thank you !
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That’s great to hear Ademola. I’m glad you enjoyed the case!
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site Information Technology Management 9 years, 7 months ago
Here are the questions for the first group break-out of the evening.
Deliverable: answer these questions:
Considering the companies that you work for, are there any products or services that the company […]
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Steven L. Johnson wrote a new post on the site Information Technology Management 9 years, 7 months ago
A few reminders ahead of tonight’s class meeting:
Please log on to esff.temple.edu to fill out the e-SFF for this course before it closes at 8am on Friday, March 20th.
The final business case, Sony (India), […] - Load More
I think the most important thing I should remember, as general as this sounds, is to just make sure I stay up to date on the changes and trends in technology. The technology is constantly changing at this point, with new software, platforms, and innovations, and it’s so easy to fall behind and get caught up in the tech I’ve been using from the past. I don’t want to become that old, or even just younger man who refuses to accept the updates that happen, and so by constantly reading up and trying to implement, new technology in my life, I can be more ready for even bigger changes in the future.