Archive for November 2008
Net Neutrality, say what?
There is a movement, a huge idea on how to control the Internet and lock it down so you can’t do what you want or see what you want. In fact, you will pay even more to participate on this open (closed)network called the Internet. I’m not sure I fully understand how but the concept does seem to have merit.
The idea of Net Neutrality isn’t as far fetched as it may sound. There are websites dedicated to this very topic and what you can do to try and stop it. So what does this really mean anyway? The following is taken from a site called: http://www.neutrality.ca
It is the principle that consumers should be in control of what content, services and applications they use on the public Internet.
It’s a simple concept that has wide-ranging implications on how the Internet operates.
“When I invented the Web, I didn’t have to ask anyone’s permission. Now, hundreds of millions of people are using it freely. I am worried that that is going end” – Sir Tim Berners Lee.
So what does this mean to your business on the Internet? Well, it could mean absolutely no one will see your site or know about your product unless you pay for a service to let the world know about you. You already pay for Internet connectivity, but wait, this will go even farther.
Net Neutrality even has logo’s you can put on your site to promote the prevention of Net Neutrality. Just when you think you have freedom to use the Internet someone has figured out how to take it from you. I wondered how long it would take for the government to try and do this, it turns out it’s all the ISP’s and TV Executives are the brains behind it all. Most of these TV Exec’s had absolutely nothing to do with the Internet’s development!
Well enough said, do visit the neutrality.ca website and find out more and how you can participate. And here is a video clip for a more formal presentation:
Til next time.
Organisations, People & Systems
Why is it that most organisations focus on crisis rather than important? It seems that getting a task done and greasing the squeaky wheel is the priority. Toxic employees and or managers go into fits of rage because something didn’t go as planned or they are protecting their turf. At some point someone has to stop the insanity, how could you possibly go on doing the same things over and over again expecting different results?
There it is, the question. I have found that good people are hard to find, if you don’t wait or look long enough. Most people are looking for relief in workload, want to feel important and valuable and know that there contributions matter. But my boss just doesn’t get it! He empowers the wrong people, he doesn’t listen and he lets people get away with murder. You’ve heard it all before.
So, why is it that many have this problem? I would suggest to you that the leaders at the top are not looking at the whole picture, they are looking at transactions and tasks that have to be completed on a deadline. When that happens, they end up managing in crisis mode rather than working in the important mode. How do you know when this is happening? How can you identify organisations in the wrong mode? It’s more obvious than you think, all you have to do is watch the people, there body language, are they happy, or do they complain more often than not. It’s really not that complicated, but, many don’t see it because they are in it everyday and never get a chance to step out of the crisis mode long enough to see all that is ailing them.
The smart top leaders recognize they aren’t the solution and will bring an outside source to work with them on making the shift to working on the important issues, the bigger picture and implementing the right systems that will remove the stress and allow finances to be directed to an area where it is really needed.
Build great teams, implement strong systems and your world will change top leaders. The how is always the question, a solution is to hire an outside source that understands those two very important environments or build a team of your best people with the aid of a consultant. People & Systems are the secret.
I’ll share more on this topic as it is one that I get asked many times to discuss.