The East India Company and TikTok are two commercial entities that have been utilized by their respective nations, Britain and China, as tools of foreign influence and expansion. The East India Company was founded in 1600 and went on to become one of the most powerful companies in the world, controlling vast territories in India and Southeast Asia. At its height, the company employed over 200,000 people and controlled nearly 50% of the world’s trade in spices, textiles, and other goods.

When we think of the Apollo program, the first thing that comes to mind is the iconic moment when astronaut Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. But behind this achievement is a story of innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology. These are the same principles that organizations today can learn from and apply to their own cloud adoption journey. — One of the key factors that contributed to the success of the Apollo program was the use of the latest technology. NASA engineers and scientists had to come up with new solutions to problems that had never been encountered before. This required them to think outside the box and to…

The Apollo program, which successfully landed astronauts on the moon in 1969, is widely recognized as one of the greatest achievements in human history. But behind this achievement is a story of strong leadership, clear vision, and effective communication. These are the same principles that today’s leaders can learn from and apply to their own organizations. One of the key factors that contributed to the success of the Apollo program was the clear vision of President John F. Kennedy. In 1961, Kennedy announced that the United States would land a man on the moon before the end of the decade. …

I am about to go on paternity leave for a couple of months, starting next week. I am currently managing what I can only describe as the most complex project of my career. During my absence, the project will go through the first of a series of go-lives. …

One of the hallmarks of project management is a well managed Gantt chart. Gantt chart, named after it’s inventor Henry Gantt (1861–1919), represent a hierarchical order of tasks within a project, their timelines and the dependencies between them. Though venerable icon, this tool is turning into an obstacle. The idea…

On November 1st 2018 Apple announced it will no longer report the number of units sold for iPhone, iPad and Macs. …