Have you read any articles, or heard a conference speaker admonish #network #operators to avoid being dumb pipes? This is a pretty common warning. But give a thought about what a dumb pipe actually is. Here are some characteristics of a dumb pipe, and the related Telecoms qualities. 📲Delivers its content from point A to …
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Was the Project Manager you hired successful?
If you’ve been the de facto Project Manager (PM), and then hired a new PM, it’s you who must change to enable the new PM. The reason is human nature. Your team already has the habit of discussing the project with you. They give you status; deliver updates; discuss interesting aspects. That’s their habit. It’s …
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The Riches are in the Niches
Picking the exact area where you have something to offer is incredibly important. Defining your niche is an exercise everyone should do. The more precisely you can define your niche, the greater your opportunity to add value and to succeed. Don’t worry that you might eliminate opportunities by defining your niche too specifically. Having a …
What is Dashboard Automation?
In this video, I’ll show you exactly how it works and how it’ll save you oodles of time. I’ve written many articles to help Telecom Pros speed up how quickly their Dashboards can be updated. But I don’t want you to focus only on the time you’ll save. Instead, consider the insights you’ll have when …
How do you handle Invitations to Connect?
When you are committed to using LinkedIn to build your career, you need to connect strategically. When someone invites me to connect, I follow a pretty standard routine. First, I view their profile. If they are not in the Telecoms industry, I’ll probably ignore their invitation straight away. Second, if they are in Telecoms, I …
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