Managing Change and Chaos Blog

STOP CENSORSHIP

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:33:16 GMT

I do NOT support the bills congress is trying to put in place: SOPA/PIPA. I am not FOR piracy...but allowing few companies/individuals to control what sites get shut down without a real appeal process is not okay with me. Feel free to click on the link to send a note to your congressman and read more about it. It's just a quick few minutes.

Left Brain Right Brain in a Nutshell

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:30:40 GMT

Thought this quick left brain, right brain infographic was worth sharing to you guys. It's a quick overview of left/right brained activities and wraps up with some quick suggestions. Enjoy!

Happy New Year!!

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:38:01 GMT

Hello All! 2011 was certainly a turbulent year and looking ahead at 2012, it's looking to be quite a busy year for us. Have a Happy and safe New Years!!

A Society With A Short Term Memory Syndrome

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:38:04 GMT

I have not found a list that truly represents the most influential people that changed the world. All lists seem to be biased and or not carefully researched.

People who changed the world with religion

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:30:42 GMT

1.Jesus of Nazareth (5 BC-33 AD) - He was about 30 years old when he died, therefore he died around 30 AD. From his life we base our calendar. All those

The Greatest Tech Visionary of Our Time...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:55:22 GMT

Steve Jobs, as a lot of you know just passed away at a "young" age of 56. He is at the top person on my list of people who changed the world in business. Top People Who Changed The World . The world may never see another business-tech visionary like him in another 100 years...

Biz Technologies that changed the world

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:38:17 GMT

Here's an infographic of technological achievements that I thought was cool. It's quite a long one.

Biz Technologies that changed the world

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:37:17 GMT

Here's an infographic of technological achievements that I thought was cool. It's quite a long one.

How to LEAD the world (in 8 steps)

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:05:43 GMT

Covers what it means to lead in a global world....a panel of experts give quick ideas on what it takes. A cold hard facts take on what a business needs to do....

THE PLANET AS A BRAIN

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:00:18 GMT

The planet like the human brain is also divided into left side and right side. The Meridian which divides the two sides is the meridian that passes through

Startups to change the world

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:07:59 GMT

Hactivisim: A term that uses hacking and businesses for a social good. Worth checking out....

Managing Crisis with a Plan

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:57:56 GMT

Tokyo and Cairo were considered safe until natural disaster or political turmoil happened. It can happen literally anywhere (hurricane, tornado, derailed train full of rocket fuel, etc). Not to be paranoid, but having a solid contingency plan can save your life.

Crisis in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:06:04 GMT

Words cannot express the human tragedy and suffering that's happening in Japan. Compounded with the nuclear power plant issues, the situation is dire. However, there is a possibility this may help Japan in the long run. In times of troubles, there's great opportunities. Japan is at it's lowest point since WW2 and is going to need MASSIVE amount of help in the form of labor, food, water, infrastructure, etc. This can force a more open-minded policy change for government officials as well. It may take a 5 years, a decade to rebuild....but they will.

Will you be affected by Obama's 2012 budget proposal?

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:05:43 GMT

Here's a detailed, visual, well organized picture of how Obama plans to spend your tax dollars. Amazing to see how much health and social security is spent each year. (fyi, you can zoom in and out every part of the "rect-graph").

Do you think the internet is Free? (open to all)...

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:35:22 GMT

I thought this was good information, since my site gets viewed by well over 100 countries. How the internet is controlled determines the future of information via cyberspace.

The ULTIMATE Chaos Management

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:09:11 GMT

For anyone who wants to learn about managing chaos, look no further than Charles Komanoff. He created a model for New York city traffic -- specifically how to reduce congestion.

His BTA (Balanced Transportation Analyzer) breaks down every aspect of NYC traffic that can be measured; from public transit revenue, toll costs, noise pollution, time of day, and so much more.

The BTA model has gained worldwide attention (China, Paris, etc) Imagine if you were able to create a usable model your entire company on a single spreadsheet? Wouldn't that help your bottom line?

The BTA spreadsheet can be downloaded for free on link below.

Guide to Managing Change in work, life, and relationships

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:04:39 GMT

Ideas on Managing Change life with these tools and systems to help you take control of your life.

Managing Change Monthly Newsletter

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:52:37 GMT

Managing-Change.com publishes the first rate monthly Change Management E-zine, the Managing Change Monthly Newsletter. Subscription is free.

Unemployment Numbers Fudged??

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:07:35 GMT

Believe it or not, the unemployment number is NOT 9.7% as claimed, it's closer to 16.6% in May (most recent numbers).

My bet is this will likely continue for some time to come. For those small businesses counting on employee salaries , how are you going to adapt?

The Demise of Higher Education?

Mon, 17 May 2010 17:22:33 GMT

With the costs of colleges skyrocketing, a number of people are evaluating the cost/benefits of attending colleges.

Also, did you know that the more applicants a college rejects, the higher the ranking it receives on the "US News College Rankings". Not what I call a good way to 'rank' a college. The link below has more shocking information.

So, how do we prepare for the future? Or our children? Things to think about.

Johari Window Model

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:35:23 GMT

The johari window model is a simple, but effective model to allow you to analyze your blind areas and hidden potential in your business and life.

Left Brain Right Brain

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:04:21 GMT

Understand and utilize your left brain right brain functions to help utilize your full potential. Most of us are strong in left brain thinking, here's how to tap into the right brain.

Bernake admits printing $1.3 TRILLION

Tue, 04 May 2010 16:34:16 GMT

Yes, you read right...take a look at the link (and the c-span video).

It's sad not only it will likely cause an inflation wave in years to come, but rather there's not a single news outlet that even mentions this.

So, changes are coming to those who have large savings accounts.

Is Twitter the Future of News?

Mon, 03 May 2010 18:36:01 GMT

Twitter is a an amazing phenomenon, an interconnected network of people exchanging ideas, news, and information.

According to Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology a single person has influence to determine what is considered important by 'retweets'.

For it's influence, look no further than recent events in Iran and China. Individuals are using twitter as a platform to communicate despite government clamp-down.

Kotter Theory

Sat, 01 May 2010 05:26:08 GMT

Kotter theory is based on his book Leading Change, which gives organizations a solid change process to work from.

Going beyond Apple touch-screens

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:20:22 GMT

The future of Touch Screens -- with the iPad, iPod touch and iPhones taking the world by a storm, Microsoft is taking it to the next step by combining your pen, reading, and multi-touch.

Take a look at this quick video demo....cool changes coming ahead (for those who can afford it!!)

Visual Auditory Kinesthetic

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:20:09 GMT

Identify your primary communication pathway: visual auditory kinesthetic. Use this to help optimize your ability to retain information.

Kubler Ross Stages of Grief

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:20:01 GMT

Understand how Kubler Ross stages of grief to can apply to big changes. It's a solid change model for those going through truama.

Guess Which Country has the Best and Worst Safest Sovereign Debt

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:29:51 GMT

I like to gather information on trends that are going on, before they actually happen. Debt has become a dirty word lately and thought this report was a fascinating read. (Just skip to page 15 if you just want the world rankings).

The safest debt is Norway, and the riskiest is Venezuela. As for the U.S., it's #10 -- but was dropped from #7 in the past quarter...do you see a pattern here? (Printing and borrowing a trillion can have that effect)

Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:06:04 GMT

Understanding change through Maslows Hierarchy of needs. It's a fundamental model of humanity that you can use to your advantage.

Strength Finder

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:48:11 GMT

Use the Strength Finder to help you discover your areas you are great at. It allows you to assess your unique talents, skills, and knowledge.

Basic Life Skills for Change

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:26:05 GMT

Ease the pain of change with basic life skills. In our ever changing world, they will enable you more control.

Covey Seven Habits

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:11:57 GMT

Use the Covey Seven Habits to build a rock solid framework for your life and work. This will enable you to live a productive life with purpose.

Together We Have the Power to Change the World

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:48:43 GMT

Can we rally enough support to change the world for the next four years?

The video link ("click for more info") is a wake up call to take personal responsibility to help make small (and big) changes to make the world a better place.

It starts with one...and multiplies.

8 Multiple Intelligences

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:55:37 GMT

Take advantage of your 8 multiple intelligences in your life and career. They may help you discover what you're good at.

Demise of the U.S. Constitutional Democracy?

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:37:40 GMT

The whole point of Congress is to avoid giving power to any one person.

In one picture, this doesn't seem to add up.

When power is given to one person, he/she is usually able to make changes faster. So, which direction are we heading?

Radical Alternative Energy Development. Can a single bottle of water power a home?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:34:10 GMT

The energy race is on. Organizations are looking to relieve their dependence on oil and seek alternative means to power up their homes.

This is a breakthrough step from MIT using only water and sunlight. Cool stuff coming out way soon!

Personal Strengths

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:16:36 GMT

Knowing and doing your personal strengths will enable you to maximize your career and have more enjoyable, fun life. Follow the steps to identify and do the things that you enjoy doing.

Cyber Warfare Vision Will Change the Internet (for far worse)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:44:50 GMT

The biggest threats on the internet is not likely coming from other countries that are hacking the U.S. infrastructure. Like the recent Google-China fiasco
It could very well be Michael McConnell, the former director of national intelligence. He believes we need to 're-engineer' the internet to allow government to track people far more easily with the help of NSA.
The NSA has claims it doesn't spy on Americans. However, they have a terrible track record for upholding the law.
There's a fear mongering campaign going on now to gain government control over the internet. The question is, will the government prevail or will the citizens stand up?

Have you been Brainwashed?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:17:26 GMT

Schools have brainwashed us that we need to "get in line" and pay our dues in the curriculum when we are finished with college.
Why? The Powers-that-be want to have an abundant supply of labor for their "mega companies". Except now that there isn't enough "work" to go around for all of us.
It's time for a change...you don't need to wait in line, nor do you have to follow an archaic system. Create value yourself, publish it and connect with others. Create and distribute as much value you can and your future is set.

A machine that prints organs is coming to market

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:45:53 GMT

This is crazy! Soon, we are going to be able to print blood vessels, kidneys, hearts!.

They already used this to make bladders for 7 patients in 2006, and they are still working.

This technology has the capability to dramatically alter the medical landscape, especially for those who are waiting for organ donors.

In case you were wondering, each one of these "printers" cost about $200,000. Seems like a solid value to me.

The Real Roots of Crisis in America

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:53:35 GMT

America use to mean something to people around the world. Something deeper than just a country. Has America "lost it's way"?

This may be the real reason why. I don't believe it will mean "doom and gloom". It's just that the "American" standard may decline a bit. It happened to the British Empire, the Romans, the Persians, etc

Once you understand the root cause, you can work on the solution. (unless you're a competitor, where you will try to exploit the situation of course).

However if America keeps on this path, there may be some changes for those who don't act.

Basic Financial Literacy

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:42:44 GMT

Having basic financial literacy will give you the security and wealth you need in the long run. It's a foundational life skill that can be learned once you understand the principles.

Tools for Life

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:00:33 GMT

The right Tools for Life can MASSIVELY accelerate the resuls you desire!

Future Trends: The next Industrial Revolution

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:34:50 GMT

Changes are happening in manufacturing. Manufacturing infrastructure is getting cheap enough for the average Joe to make things.
Massive changes happen when industries become more "democratic", allowing average people to build and innovate things.
The internet changed broadcasting, publishing and communications industry, all because it allowed fare more people access cheaply.

U.S. Solar Market to Double in the Next Year

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:18:39 GMT

In a few years, the U.S. will likely have the largest solar panel market, surpassing Germany. What does this mean? This could mean jobs or additional research funding, or even business opportunities in a relatively young solar industry. Finding trends and riding them will fare better than going against certain trends.

People Who Changed the World

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:23:35 GMT

The top people who changed the world in politics, science, business, internet, entertainment and more.

Are you ready for some Massive Inflation?

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:26:50 GMT

At the current pace, the U.S. is likely to add another 7-8 TRILLION dollars of debt by 2020. This will likely mean massive inflation in the near future. Are you prepared for this kind of change?

Effective Goal Setting Worksheets

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:47:50 GMT

Goal Setting Worksheets that just works. Instead of spending hours making it work.

Task Management Software

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:53:04 GMT

The BEST Task Management Software money can't buy. A quick overview of the process and software in getting things done and making changes.