Monthly Archives: May 2007

Getting a wiki to work

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Douglas Golden

The wiki is a wonderful thing.   At its best, a wiki can facilitate rich description, innovative creations, and insightful analysis.  It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it’s democratic.  So, why am I having such a hard time getting people to participate … Continue reading →

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Seth Godin is all about BPM

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Douglas Golden

Seth Godin was "playing" at the Improv in Tempe, Arizona yesterday to push his new book The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick).  The man knows how to speak and he definitely … Continue reading →

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I'm moving blogs – again

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Douglas Golden

I’m sorry about this. I just didn’t like all the constraints that wordpress.com places on their blogs. I’m now at www.goldeninsights.com. Please have a look and subscribe to the feed. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share … Continue reading →

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I'm here to stay

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Douglas Golden

This is my new permanent blog.  Sorry that I’ve been jumping from blog host to blog host.  I’m not going anywhere anymore.  Welcome to my Golden Insights! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share … Continue reading →

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Do you have a vintage process?

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Douglas Golden

Vintage: Characterized by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal; classic.* Recently, I sat in on an employee interview for a business analyst position, and the interviewee referred to an old process as a "Vintage Process." I chuckled when he uttered the … Continue reading →

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About Me

Posted on May 20, 2007 by Douglas Golden

I’m a business analyst and project manager. I’m currently in the process of completing my Certified Process Manager – Practitioner (CPM-P) certification through the Business Process Management Group.  After I graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor … Continue reading →

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Graduating in the Flat World

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Douglas Golden

One of my cousins is graduating high school this month (yes, we are a generation apart), and I’m pretty sure I’m going to buy him The World Is Flat by Thomas Friedman as a graduation present.  For me, the book … Continue reading →

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The 4-Hour Workweek

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Douglas Golden

I was intrigued by the title The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris when I saw it on Amazon.com last week, but after reading a review by David Seah I’m off to buy it now.   Thanks David!  I’ll post my thoughts … Continue reading →

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Finding the opposite of always

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Douglas Golden

I’ve been listening to Seth Godin’s book Small is the New Big on the way to work for the last several mornings. The book is a compilation of some of his best blog posts, and there are some real gems! … Continue reading →

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Finding the opposite of always

Posted on May 16, 2007 by Douglas Golden

I’ve been listening to Seth Godin’s book Small is the New Big on the way to work for the last several mornings. The book is a compilation of some of his best blog posts, and there are some real gems! … Continue reading →

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