Archive for September, 2009
Mental Floss (Final)
Posted by webmaster 5 September 2009Congratulations to Andrew Caulfield of Victoria Police who responded with: They are among the most common sources of deadly bacteria. This week’s question is:
In what team is harmony achieved as a result of extreme tension?
The first CIN member in with the correct answer will receive a copy of I am an Idea Factory by Ed [...]
“Waltzing with the Elephant” by Mark Toomey
Posted by webmaster 4 September 2009
Waltzing with the Elephant! This evocative phrase is the title of the first book that I have seen that explains what IT governance is, why it matters, who is responsible and how you can pragmatically implement appropriate Technology for Information Technology governance. The book, by Mark Toomey of Infonomics is refreshingly free from jargon and [...]
“Working with Monsters” by Dr John Clarke
Posted by webmaster 1 September 2009
Working with Monsters is an interesting read from Dr John Clarke, a consultant psychological profiler for the NSW police in criminal matters, and with corporations who are experiencing difficulties with an employee. The book provides many examples of “organisational psychopaths”(OP), who in holding positions of influence have betrayed trust, lost their organisation reputation and dollars [...]