Managing Change and Chaos BlogManaging Change Blog will let you know when a new page appears on Managing Change and... -- it will give updates relevant to our ever changing world, from technology, economics, business, and personal change. STOP CENSORSHIPI do NOT support the bills congress is trying to put in place: SOPA/PIPA. I am not FOR piracy...but allowing few companies/individuals to control what sites get shut down without a real appeal process is not okay with me. Feel free to click on the link to send a note to your congressman and read more about it. It's just a quick few minutes. Left Brain Right Brain in a NutshellThought this quick left brain, right brain infographic was worth sharing to you guys. It's a quick overview of left/right brained activities and wraps up with some quick suggestions. Enjoy! Happy New Year!!Hello All! 2011 was certainly a turbulent year and looking ahead at 2012, it's looking to be quite a busy year for us. Have a Happy and safe New Years!! A Society With A Short Term Memory SyndromeI have not found a list that truly represents the most influential people that changed the world. All lists seem to be biased and or not carefully researched. Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Society With A Short Term Memory Syndrome" People who changed the world with religion1.Jesus of Nazareth (5 BC-33 AD) - He was about 30 years old when he died, therefore he died around 30 AD. From his life we base our calendar. All those Permalink -- click for full blog post "People who changed the world with religion" The Greatest Tech Visionary of Our Time...Steve Jobs, as a lot of you know just passed away at a "young" age of 56. He is at the top person on my list of people who changed the world in business. Top People Who Changed The World . The world may never see another business-tech visionary like him in another 100 years... Biz Technologies that changed the worldHere's an infographic of technological achievements that I thought was cool. It's quite a long one. Biz Technologies that changed the worldHere's an infographic of technological achievements that I thought was cool. It's quite a long one. How to LEAD the world (in 8 steps)Covers what it means to lead in a global world....a panel of experts give quick ideas on what it takes. A cold hard facts take on what a business needs to do.... THE PLANET AS A BRAINThe planet like the human brain is also divided into left side and right side. The Meridian which divides the two sides is the meridian that passes through Permalink -- click for full blog post "THE PLANET AS A BRAIN" Startups to change the worldHactivisim: A term that uses hacking and businesses for a social good. Worth checking out.... Managing Crisis with a PlanTokyo and Cairo were considered safe until natural disaster or political turmoil happened. It can happen literally anywhere (hurricane, tornado, derailed train full of rocket fuel, etc). Not to be paranoid, but having a solid contingency plan can save your life. Crisis in JapanWords cannot express the human tragedy and suffering that's happening in Japan. Compounded with the nuclear power plant issues, the situation is dire. However, there is a possibility this may help Japan in the long run. In times of troubles, there's great opportunities. Japan is at it's lowest point since WW2 and is going to need MASSIVE amount of help in the form of labor, food, water, infrastructure, etc. This can force a more open-minded policy change for government officials as well. It may take a 5 years, a decade to rebuild....but they will. Will you be affected by Obama's 2012 budget proposal?Here's a detailed, visual, well organized picture of how Obama plans to spend your tax dollars. Amazing to see how much health and social security is spent each year. (fyi, you can zoom in and out every part of the "rect-graph"). Do you think the internet is Free? (open to all)...I thought this was good information, since my site gets viewed by well over 100 countries. How the internet is controlled determines the future of information via cyberspace. The ULTIMATE Chaos Management
For anyone who wants to learn about managing chaos, look no further than Charles Komanoff. He created a model for New York city traffic -- specifically how to reduce congestion.
Guide to Managing Change in work, life, and relationshipsIdeas on Managing Change life with these tools and systems to help you take control of your life. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Guide to Managing Change in work, life, and relationships" Managing Change Monthly NewsletterManaging-Change.com publishes the first rate monthly Change Management E-zine, the Managing Change Monthly Newsletter. Subscription is free. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Managing Change Monthly Newsletter" Unemployment Numbers Fudged??
Believe it or not, the unemployment number is NOT 9.7% as claimed, it's closer to 16.6% in May (most recent numbers). The Demise of Higher Education?
With the costs of colleges skyrocketing, a number of people are evaluating the cost/benefits of attending colleges.
Also, did you know that the more applicants a college rejects, the higher the ranking it receives on the "US News College Rankings". Not what I call a good way to 'rank' a college. The link below has more shocking information. So, how do we prepare for the future? Or our children? Things to think about. Johari Window ModelThe johari window model is a simple, but effective model to allow you to analyze your blind areas and hidden potential in your business and life. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Johari Window Model" Left Brain Right BrainUnderstand and utilize your left brain right brain functions to help utilize your full potential. Most of us are strong in left brain thinking, here's how to tap into the right brain. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Left Brain Right Brain " Bernake admits printing $1.3 TRILLION
Yes, you read right...take a look at the link (and the c-span video).
It's sad not only it will likely cause an inflation wave in years to come, but rather there's not a single news outlet that even mentions this. So, changes are coming to those who have large savings accounts. Is Twitter the Future of News?
Twitter is a an amazing phenomenon, an interconnected network of people exchanging ideas, news, and information.
According to Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology a single person has influence to determine what is considered important by 'retweets'. Kotter TheoryKotter theory is based on his book Leading Change, which gives organizations a solid change process to work from. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kotter Theory" Going beyond Apple touch-screens
The future of Touch Screens -- with the iPad, iPod touch and iPhones taking the world by a storm, Microsoft is taking it to the next step by combining your pen, reading, and multi-touch. Visual Auditory KinestheticIdentify your primary communication pathway: visual auditory kinesthetic. Use this to help optimize your ability to retain information. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Visual Auditory Kinesthetic" Kubler Ross Stages of GriefUnderstand how Kubler Ross stages of grief to can apply to big changes. It's a solid change model for those going through truama. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kubler Ross Stages of Grief" Guess Which Country has the Best and Worst Safest Sovereign Debt
I like to gather information on trends that are going on, before they actually happen. Debt has become a dirty word lately and thought this report was a fascinating read. (Just skip to page 15 if you just want the world rankings). Maslows Hierarchy of NeedsUnderstanding change through Maslows Hierarchy of needs. It's a fundamental model of humanity that you can use to your advantage. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Maslows Hierarchy of Needs" |