Agile Sitecore Training – Part 2 of 3 Introduction This post is the second in a series discussing applying agile practices to training for Sitecore products. In the first post, I covered applying “Individuals and Interactions over Processes and Tools” to training. In this post, I will look at “Working Software over Comprehensive Documentation”. Over […]
Strategy and Transformation
You’re Ready for Change. Is Your Organization?
We’ve seen the headlines. We’ve read the articles. Technology transformations are here and appear to be never ending. As a matter of fact, they are accelerating. Organizations are prioritizing their technology initiatives and increasing their IT budgets; yet the majority (about 70%) of these initiatives do not reach their goals. Perhaps because technological change is […]
6 Ways to Ensure a Successful Project Closeout as a Project Manager
Imagine you’re running a marathon – you’ve trained hard, your pace is great, and you’re feeling good. Finally, after many miles, you spot the finish line. Is that when you pump the brakes and lose focus? Of course not! You’d keep pushing through to the very end – you’ve come this far, you’re way too […]
OneStream: A Simple Guide to Building Reports and Dashboards Part 3 of 3
For those unfamiliar with OneStream’s reporting capabilities, the two most often used ways to view data in a user-friendly manner are Cube Views and Dashboards. This will be a three-part series that shows how you can create a simple Cube View, Dashboard and how to make them dynamic. Part 1 – How to Build […]
5 BIG Marketing Capabilities on Sitecore XM Cloud Your Team is going to Care About.
For the last couple of years, Sitecore XM Cloud has been looming over the horizon with the promise of faster deployments, better security, interoperability, scalability… but until Sitecore Symposium earlier this month, there was little to no information about what it actually offered marketers and strategists. Whether this was the result of poor messaging or […]
OneStream: A Simple Guide to Building Reports and Dashboards Part 2 of 3
For those unfamiliar with OneStream’s reporting capabilities, the two most often used ways to view data in a user-friendly manner are Cube Views and Dashboards. This will be a three-part series that shows how you can create a simple Cube View, Dashboard and how to make them dynamic. Part 1 – How to Build […]
OneStream: A Simple Guide to Building Reports and Dashboards Part 1 of 3
For those unfamiliar with OneStream’s reporting capabilities, the two most often used ways to view data in a user-friendly manner are Cube Views and Dashboards. This will be a three-part series that shows how you can create a simple Cube View, Dashboard and how to make them dynamic. Part 1 – How to Build […]
Getting Started with ServiceNow – Performance Analytics
Why Performance Analytics? It is crucial for an organization to have reliable and efficient services. However, such services are not always easy to use and may not have the visibility, alignment, and reporting that you are looking for. With the help of ServiceNow’s performance analytics, you can quickly and effectively make decisions with pre-built KPIs […]
The Three Levels of Listening
Communication is the key to solving problems. Being an active listener is very different from ordinary interactions, and it’s an important skill for all leaders. Knowing how to listen to the people who turn to you in need will improve your bonds and increase a team’s productivity. Listening is not the passive act we usually […]
Reduce IT Cost and Risk Using ServiceNow – Technology Portfolio Management
As organizations continue using technology building blocks from different vendors, it becomes quite tedious to manage and keep track of various technologies. If technologies are not updated periodically, and timely with different versions/models, they eventually turn into a liability to key business functions and products. The underlying technologies of the business applications used in your […]
Business Benefits and Adoption of ServiceNow GRC
What is GRC? GRC is an acronym for Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Per ServiceNow’s definitions, Governance: The frameworks of an organization’s activities and whether they are aligned with business objectives. Activities include processes, structures, and policies that are meant to manage and monitor company activities. Risk: A sustained process of addressing risks, mitigating risks through […]
Do it on Purpose: Intentionality
Have you ever said, “We should do this,” …and then you don’t? That is a lack of intentionality. Being Intentional Comes Easy to Some, Hard for Others The differences in people are beautiful – life would be boring otherwise. If you’ve read results from a personality test, you know each personality has its benefits (things […]