gdp's Comments

Will Price : Scott Cook - Wisdom

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:50:16 +0000

Very nice. Simple to the point.

The Equity Kicker : Enterprise2.0 - McKinsey reports it is starting to work

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:40:07 +0000

For me, as Twitter is almost the bellweather of Social Media Retail (man on the street), GetSatisfaction is for me the Bellweather of E2.0 (surprise). And they still "have to crack it", IMHO. But is the business model innovation there that is compelling, not the technology, as you point out.

Paul Kedrosky: Infectious Greed : The Ireland Problem

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:52:19 +0000

"Liddle Ireland is dead and gone, its with o'leary at the grave" (or shannon airport, dublin airport, the old dell plant, where ever you care to stock your tins.

Will Price : book recommendation: The Shadow of the Wind

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:47:50 +0000

Right, will keep that review in mind next time I pass the book shelves :)

http://www.jeffnolan.com/blog/ : Ubikwiti - DIY Business Processes

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:42:55 +0000

Great find. And yes, a real problem. Looking forward to digging in.

Paul Kedrosky: Infectious Greed : Jared Diamond: Why Societies Collapse

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:37:06 +0000

Oh thanks for that link. Love that book. As they say, for every problem there is a simple and elegant answer, which is inevitably wrong.

http://www.jeffnolan.com/blog/ : Apple's Checkbook

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:15:52 +0000

Totally Agree. The only issue might be would others "block adobe" if it was owned by Apple?

http://www.jeffnolan.com/blog/ : McCain at Alfred House Dinner

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:30:34 +0000

Yip. Brilliant. Pity we didn't see more of this guy during the campaign. That guy has timing.

http://www.jeffnolan.com/blog/ : Apple Value

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:32:06 +0000

I guess the "look and feel" of the OS is what you are talking about here: but is there any distinct functionality that would make you go, I have to have an apple, because only apple can do that? (seriously, I'd like to know!)

http://www.jeffnolan.com/blog/ : Apple Value

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:40:58 +0000

I have been hovering, hovering, hovering over the purchase of an Apple Pro. When compared against the Dell or Acer I don't seem to come out well on any of the "utility or power" factors. Apple is selling "cool" IMHO. Brining down the price, just brings down the price of the cool. I agree that the pricing issue will come more to the fore now with the downturn.

Feld Thoughts : Palin in Church

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 06:02:56 +0000

Outsider point of view here: the degree to which it seems "acceptable" that a persons religious beliefs should be so center stage is "remarkable". In Ireland/ Spain/ Italy the church and state have been hand in hand, and very often not for the public civic good. Tony Blair pushed it out there a bit as well. Everyone understands that people have private beliefs, but they cannot be allowed to dictate civic debate and policy. IMHO.

Marshall's Web Tool Blog : I'm Making Changes - Get Your Consulting Now If You Want It

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:37:48 +0000

I look forward to the next stage of your journey. I really hope you get a chance to put all this great thinking you have into some killer products.

VC Adventure : Leave your ego at the door

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:59:40 +0000

"respect your opponent, for he teaches you limits": The type of kick boxing you are attempting here is very very difficult, very intense. Without getting all hippy on you, you might try some traditional wu-shu (kung fu), and tai-chi. They could also teach you about balance, movement, keep you fit, but are sustainable (which I humbly suggest thai boxing may not be after a certain point). I could be wrong. A family friend is a tai-chi teacher, and she speaks about your standing and stance, as a "platform", a "base" for all other movements. mmm, rings some bells....

Feld Thoughts : I've Been Gnipped

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 06:22:53 +0000

What a great story. The part I really like is your willingness to sit down and knock the idea back and forth with everyone.

http://www.jeffnolan.com/blog/ : Quantum Bond

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:48:03 +0000

Ooooh that looks good. Loaned by DVD copy of the last bond movie to a friend, and guess what? It did not come back..... yet.....:)

Don Dodge on The Next Big Thing : First Mover vs Fast Follower - Who wins?

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:33:00 +0000

I think London Business School did a big piece of work here http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/product/0787971545...you might also have a look back at that old chestnut the Japanese Automotive Industry. The ability to shift quickly to different models and iterations was the key difference, in its way, an example of better "environmental fit". Recent conversations by Umair over on the HBR blog, are i believe talking about similar themes, when he talks about "companies as inefficient" mechanisms for participating in markets. Perhaps, just perhaps :) fast followers all have a deeper insight into the fundamental economics that drive the market, and this wins. From some of the examples above, many companies saw the "new wave" based on "the new insight", but were just unable to let go of the old economics/platform/etc because "a bird in the hand, is worth two in the bush" :)

: Coming to Boston for E2.0?

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 05:31:46 +0000

Oh yeah (insert homer simpson duh here). I guess I am just used to hitting the button where I usually see it. I don't tend to do things from the url line or even my own embedded apps, unless that app pushes options on me: thus Sxipper is great.

: Coming to Boston for E2.0?

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 07:26:44 +0000

Just an FYI: went to subscribe to the site and could not find any RSS button (i.e. usually on top left or right). Had to copy and paste url into Google Reader, and it picked up the feed for me. Looking forward to following you, and damn well wish I could be there at Boston for your E2 Conference.

http://www.jeffnolan.com/blog/ : Cell Phones and Cars

Tue, 20 May 2008 07:22:41 +0000

Given your recent good experience with Twitterfone doesn't it open out the possibility of voice activated services for in-car usage? In Ireland, I think the government are leaning towards banning all call conversations, even handsfree, though how they would implement god only knows.

http://www.jeffnolan.com/blog/ : Kids and Vaccinations

Sat, 10 May 2008 13:20:22 +0000

The same thing is happening in the UK and Ireland. More and more autism was being diagnosed, and it got into the popular consiousness that it was related to the vaccine, ergo.... it's like blackbag opps; the first big bad story you get out, gets believed, and remembered.