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The Case for (and Against) BrainstormingIs brainstorming effective? Several studies suggest that rather than unleashing the potential of a group, brainstorming actually makes each person less creative. Naomi Karten explains the best way to brainstorm—if you decide to do so.
Which CM Certification Is Best?A common question CM professionals ask themselves is which CM certification is best, given the many choices, including certifications from the NDIA to the CMII. Joe Townsend investigates different CM certifications and provides some insight as to which certification is best for CM professionals.
Why Preventing Smartphone Hacks Will Be Harder in the FutureMany smartphones now offer the convenience of allowing you to pay for purchases with only a wave of your phone through the air, but at what cost? With mobile hacking attempts on the rise and more companies offering mobile wallet technology, the need for heightened security is now.
Google Goes High Tech at New York Fashion WeekGoogle recently introduced its latest technology product, Google Glass, at New York Fashion Week. The reviews are now in for this wearable computing and augmented reality glasses technology that Google hopes we will be wearing in the form of half-glasses next year.
Will IBM Be Knight Capital's White Knight?After the software glitch that resulted in a $440 million trading loss, Knight Capital Group tapped IBM for help in assessing the financial firm’s existing software and systems development practices. Will IBM be Knight Capital's white knight and help prevent these problems from occurring again?
Care about Your Business? Then Care about Your Projects!The distinction between project failure and business failure is slight—one can very easily lead to the other. One way to help avoid the downstream issues on any project is to ensure that sufficient project management and business analysis resources are assigned.
How to Start a Business Model Canvas

The business model canvas is an informal presentation of a formalized description of why a business will succeed, built around the value proposition of the business. We explore the core of the canvas, examine the value proposition, and provide tips on how to start a business model canvas.

How to Criticize Your ManagerHardly anybody likes to be criticized—and that includes your manager. So if your manager could benefit from some feedback, be careful. What you say could improve your relationship—or damage it.