Business and the Operational Art
Recent Observations Recently, I had the opportunity to think critically about one method used to guide an organization through implementation of an IT strategy. In this case, the strategy was…
State of the Drone Industry
This is an interview between Joseph Kopser and Bret Boyd of Grayline Group and Guinn Partners, in support of the State of the Drone Industry 2018 report. Download the full…
Leadership and Strategy in a Changing World
New models of organization and strategic planning are required
Augmented Humanity: The Future of Health and Performance
Beyond Performance Enhancing Drugs We write this piece as the 2018 Winter Olympics are ending. The Olympics, including a controversy around Russian athletes and banned substances, illustrate what we mean…
Responsible Experimentation with Blockchain
Permissionless Participation The power of decentralized systems is in the network effects. The more systems are able to expand participation, the more valuable they become. Metcalfe’s Law, which states that the…
Machine Learning and the New Innovation Paradigm
Machine learning and artificial intelligence change the fundamental paradigm of how computers execute instructions and how they interact with humans, which will reshape industries and create new tools for public institutions.
Batteries: The Last Piece of the Puzzle
Battery technology, which offset the inherent variability of renewables that depend on the sun or wind, are the last remaining piece of the puzzle for the mainstream economic viability of renewables.
Cryptocurrencies Not Blockchain
Cryptocurrencies have been on a tear, growing from USD 20 billion to over USD 600 billion in the past 12 months, creating differing views on optimal investment approaches.
Augmenting Reality and Transforming Industries
AR is a hybrid visualization technology that combines the real world and the digital world. These technologies will transform the nature of skilled labor, as well as the retail and remote work experience.