How do we focus when surrounded by change? We all feel it. Thanks in part to technology, the world is changing fast, particularly the business world. Every conversation about work seems to include the word “Transformation”, or terms borrowed from the tech field. All this talk of being a “disruptor” or “being agile” can be
There are so many amazing benefits to endurance sports like marathon running. Some of them are obvious to an outsider: Improved physical health. More mental resilience. Guilt-free eating of pasta and pizza! Not to mention that amazing feeling of accomplishment that comes from doing something incredibly difficult (and that many others think is crazy). This
Centuries ago, it was commonly accepted that the earth was the center of our universe. The heavens revolved around us. It was just that simple. It was challenging to convince everyone that the earth, and all the other planets in our solar system, actually rotate around the sun. It went against everything we’d been taught
What is roadmapping? Call it dynamic steering, transformation planning, or portfolio management, but whatever you call it, if you intend to be an organization the thrives well into the future, get to it! In this episode of Let’s discuss, Nate and Tony talk about the many benefits of preparing a long term plan for your
Does your organization rely on WordPress for its website? If so, we suggest your team start planning its migration to Gutenberg—it’s the new-and-improved version of WordPress that will be a required update for all users by next year. We want you to get ahead of the curve, rather than be rushed into a last-minute process
I love working from home. I love the ability to fit my office wherever it fits into my life on any given day; I love that remote work can be done on a flexible schedule (most days); and I love the personal growth its afforded me in developing the skill of looking for my own
Ever have that acute feeling of miasma that comes from having identified a problem but knowing that you’ll need to convince multiple people, over multiple years, to help you solve it? You aren’t alone, we all struggle to evolve our digital communications platforms, fix our internal business processes, and develop a shared approach between departments.
Thanks to the ingenuity of tech entrepreneurs, there’s no shortage of ways to stay in touch with your supporters and stakeholders in 2019. Yet, despite the wealth of platforms available to all of us, email remains the best, most reliable platform to expand and deepen engagement with those who care about your mission. Indeed, we
This time on “Let’s discuss…with ParsonsTKO”, we talk Taxonomy. If that’s something you haven’t thought about in a while, you’re not alone. Many organizations think of taxonomy as a “set it and forget it” proposition but nothing could be further from the truth. An ever evolving taxonomy helps you: Stay focused on your organization’s goals
Have you ever been overwhelmed by a new software tool, feeling like you’re working in a foreign language, even though it makes perfect sense to colleagues? If yes, then you’ll have some insight into my first months with PTKO last year. Coming from a large enterprise where everything was Microsoft and PC-centric, I had to