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“Simplexity” as the Characteristic of Digital Maturity

Future of CIO

Modern businesses become over-complex every day, they also add to such a dynamic digital ecosystem unprecedented complexity. If we accept the business and the world are complex, somewhat unpredictable or not completely predictable, we have to accept uncertainty. Because uncertainty comes with complexity. Simplicity vs complexity is not only an age-old dilemma but also the opposite ends of the same spectrum.

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The Deer Hunters: An Information Technology Lesson

Cloud Musings

by Kevin Jackson & Dez Blanchfield In episode four of the “ Pioneers Of Possible ” podcast series, Dez Blanchfield caught up with Max Michaels, General Manager, IBM Network Services in the studio. Their engaging and insightful discussion included a philosophic story about cooperative deer hunting from Mr. Michaels’ childhood, through to his professional life experiences with a famous former CEO of Pepsico and Westinghouse, both which contributed to the depth and strength Mr.

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The Monthly “100 Creativity Ingredients” Book Tuning: The Key Traits in Innovators Jan. 2018

Future of CIO

All humans are born with raw creativity ability. Creativity has many dimensions, with multi-faceted truth and myth, manifold knowledge and multidimensional insight. Creativity is wings of our mind and tempo of our heartbeat. Creativity is a constructive disruption, not so bad addiction, and a sensational phenomenon. The purpose of “100 Creativity Ingredients - Everyone’s Playbook to Unlock Creativity “is to classify, scrutinize, articulate, and share insight about one hundred special creativity