Andreas Lezgus

AI-augmented government

Can cognitive technologies do government employees’ thinking for them? Not quite—at least not yet. But right now, AI-based programs can help agencies …

The Best Simplicity Articles (10 Most Popular Posts on Be More with Less)

Over the past 5+ years, the Be More with Less archive has grown considerably. With 2-3 posts a week, there are now more than 600 simplicity articles. …

The Little Guide to Digital Decluttering

Reading this article is probably only a very small part of your digital life. In addition, you might do one or more of the following:<p>work<br>• store …

5 Bad Habits You Must Change to Be More Productive

No. 3 was killing my business in 2016 and still has an effect in 2017.<p>Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p>Productivity is very important in today's fast-moving world. Most people try to add to their routine to get more done, but that approach takes a while before it yields …

Technical Debt Pattern: Custom Off-The-Shelf

It was only about 30 minutes into the meeting when the senior developer uttered the dreaded words: “Rewrite”. That was the point where what should …

8 Communication Habits That Only Exceptional Bosses Use Daily

You can't be an exceptional leader without using these powerful communication habits.<p>When it comes to any type of business, effective communication is absolutely vital for success. Why? Communication creates clarity, productivity, fosters teamwork and inspires. Bad communication, on the other hand, …

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Ist die Rede von Agilität, sind meist Effekte gemeint wie eine bessere Anpassungsfähigkeit und ein geringeres Risiko durch die evolutionäre …

Heute ist der beste Tag, um etwas zu verändern

Ein bisschen mehr riskieren, für Deinen großen Traum.Etwas aufbauen, denn zerstören und drauf spucken kann jeder Trottel.Dranbleiben, noch ein Stück …

The happy secret to better work

We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, …

11 Must-Watch TED Talks That Will Make You Insanely Productive

Spend a little time watching these talks now and you'll save a lot of time in the long run.<p>You know the old saying, "It takes money to make money." Well, the same can be said of time.<p>Sure, you'll spend somewhere between five and 20 minutes not working while you watch the TED talks below, but each …

Policy in the data age: Data enablement for the common good

Like companies in the private sector, governments from national to local can smooth the process of digital transformation—and improve services to …

These Are the 10 Best Infographics for Leaders and Managers

These well-researching, simply-presented graphics tell you all you need to know about managing teams.<p>A couple of weeks ago, I posted 9 great infographics that were (IMHO) better than an MBA. With that in mind, here are what I believe to be the 10 best infographics about leadership and management, …

7 Phrases Smart Leaders Always Use to Inspire Teamwork

Smart leaders know it takes a team of motivated people -- all working together as one -- to accomplish great things.<p>Smart leaders know that they can't accomplish the goals of their organization--or their own goals, for that matter--all by themselves. It takes a team of motivated people who are …

Is your IT ready for the digital age?

“The speed of current technological breakthroughs has no historical precedent, and the pace is exponential rather than linear,” says Klaus Schwab, …

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The Five Must-Have Skills Every Leader Needs For The Future of Work

Earlier this year I sat down with Philip Foster, of Maximum Change, to talk about the future of work. You can listen to the full podcast here. Foster …

Value and Vulnerability: The Internet of Things in a Connected State Government

NASCIO Resources<p>Value and Vulnerability: The Internet of Things in a Connected State Government<p>June 2016<br>• Number of views: 16627<p>States are finding that …

Evernote Bootcamp: Tame Your Notebooks With A Table Of Contents

Since my Recipe article last week, I’ve gotten to know a bit more about how you all use Evernote. Not unsurprisingly, I’ve discovered that not everyone clips notes in the same way. Some people toss everything into the same notebook, relying on the Search function to find things. Others are big …

Freiräume schaffen

Wir leben in einer Zeit und Welt, die sich sehr treffend mit dem Akronym VUCA (kurz für volatility, uncertainty, complexity und ambiguity) …

Creating a culture of modern engineering within Microsoft IT

Technical Case Study<p>May 2016<p><b>Download</b><p>Technical Case Study, 649 KB, Microsoft Word file<p>To shorten feature and service development cycles and to respond …

What digital leaders are doing differently, compared to digital laggards

In the latest CIONET research on the state of digital transformation in Europe, conducted by CIONET and NextValue, a lot of emphasis is put on …

22 Executives Share the Daily Habits That Keep Them on Top

You might be surprised at the simple things they do to succeed.<p>The most successful people I know share some common traits. They tend to get up early, stay in front of health issues, and know how to handle money. They get quality sleep, play hard and stay sharp through continuous learning. They also …

An Executive's Guide To The Internet Of Things [Infographic]

The Internet of Things is growing. Forecasters predict up to 20 billion Internet of Things devices within a few years, which will create more than $300 billion in opportunities for tech vendors, telcos and device makers by 2020.<p>Overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Many executives find it difficult to get …

The Cloud Eats The Desktop

<b>Amazon’s</b> recent spectacular earnings illustrate the prescience of its massive early investment in cloud computing. Those results stood in stark contrast to the dreary numbers reported earlier by the likes of <b>Intel</b> <b>and</b> <b>Apple</b>, and shine a spotlight on the new normal in computing.<p>Amazon Web Services, a …

5 Ways to Make the Best Infographics, According to This 'DataViz Geek'

To judge a chart's value, you need to know more--much more--than whether you picked the best colors or labeled your axes correctly.<p>How do you know you're using the right chart to make your point?<p>In his recently released book, <i>Good Charts</i>, Scott Berinato, a self-described "dataviz geek" and a senior …

3 critical communication mistakes great leaders don't make

If you look at any workplace issue, at the root you see a communication problem, which affects workplace relationships.<p>Leaders rely on critical communication skills to resolve conflict, increase effectiveness, initiate difficult conversations, and keep everyone focused on the end result.<p>Leaders …

Mastering the Art of "Just Start"

For most of us, there is nothing more daunting than coming face-to-face with a blank page. Sure, a <i>tabula rasa</i> means you can take a project in any …

The One Question That Instantly Improves Accountability In Meetings

In a typical meeting, people share several ideas, goals and plans. But we’re all too familiar with what often happens next: nothing.<p>Days, even weeks go by, and no one brings their concepts to life. Virtually no progress is made toward achieving the meeting’s goals. Everyone gets frustrated, you, …

7-Minuten-Regel: Für Ihre Präsentation!

7-Minuten-Regel: Retten Sie Ihre Präsentation!<p>Marathon-Monologe sind nicht mehr zeitgemäß, erst recht nicht in einer hypervernetzten Welt, in der …