Really good decision making requires that you have the facts, you see the patterns, and that you understand the consequences.  In our industry, decision makers are inundated with information, speculation, acronyms, proprietary jargon, forecasts, and graphs.  It’s like trying to tie your shoelaces on a moving treadmill.   Once you feel like you understand the technology and where it fits in your business and you have all the information you need to act … new versions get released and the analysts tell you about a new trend that will impact your workforce.  back to square one.  Happily, you can avoid some of the confusion and complexity if … from time to time … you can step back and get a big-picture view of the landscape.  You should always be on the lookout for people and companies that take this kind of vision seriously. Continue reading →