12 steps to writing the quintessential blog post
Many find the prospect of blogging daunting. It doesn't have to be. Here's one method that helps overcome the major hurdles. Jan. 9, 2012
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I'm outta here !!
This is my last post as an SAP Mentor and I want to talk to a few things I've learned along the way Nov. 2, 2011
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Speed Dating in Madrid
JD-OD has lots to do at Madrid - come join us and get featured on the show. Oct. 1, 2011
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How SAP could accelerate the ecosystem community
SAP could rapidly expand the ecosystem - if it chose to. Here's one method that could work. May. 7, 2011
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Can the community be improved?
SAP Community is one of the largest of its kind anywhere on the planet. But can it be improved? If so then how? Mar. 23, 2011
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Making the case for SAP Mentor alumni program
The SAP Mentor program is one of the best ways to get connected to bright people in the SAP Community. Is it time to develop an alumni program? Mar. 4, 2011
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Naming Conventions?
We all know that naming conventions matter - but just how much? Feb. 11, 2011
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Why Dick Hirsch is mostly wrong about ByDesign guerilla tactics
Dick Hirsch provides a set of guerilla tactic examples for SAP On-Demand. I think he is mostly wrong about Business ByDesign. Here's why Jan. 27, 2011
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We're Not Selling Anything
SAP Mentors had a booth at the SAP UK & Ireland User Group conference. What did we learn? Nov. 27, 2010
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An analysis of the Certification Survey Results
Having attended SITIST we were able to close out the survey with 500 responses. Thanks to everyone who spared the time to help us get a solid representative sample. What do you make of the results? Here's a first take. Nov. 7, 2010
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Enterprise Geeks to planet earth: "Houston, we have a problem"
The Enterprise Geeks bemoan the expertise and knowledge that developers are currently bring to the table. In doing so they draw parallels to certification themes that are worth attention Sep. 30, 2010
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Early results from SAP Certification 5 survey
Early results from 399 respondents to the Certification 5 survey are in. A selected view was presented to SAP Inside Track Brussels with C5 member Leo De Araujo joining us from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Sep. 10, 2010
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SAP and Sybase: LIVE from Boston
We're live from Boston and Frankfurt as SAP discusses the Sybase acquisition. This post gives you the aggregated Twitter action using Cover-it-Live. Come join in the fun. Aug. 19, 2010
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SAP Certification Survey
The Certification 5 along with help from other SAPlings have created a survey about attitudes towards SAP Certification and its perceived career value. Please help us reach as many people in the SAP community as possible. Aug. 13, 2010
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SAP Mentors setting the tone for consulting?
What happens when you set an SAP Mentor a real life challenge? Check this story out. Aug. 2, 2010
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Adobe's sustainability credentials under scrutiny
Tom Raftery of Greenmonk delivers a devastating verdict on Adobe's sustainability efforts. Is he right and if so then what does this mean for SAP's relationship with the company? Jul. 6, 2010
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SAP Inside Track: a view from the cheap seats
SAP Inside Track events are gaining momentum. They are serving as a template through which SAP, its customers, partners and others can learn about a diverse range of SAP related topics, both established and bleeding edge. Jun. 27, 2010
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SAP Inside Track London - Part 2
This is the 2nd part of the SAP Inside Track London report. Here we have marketing, a certification update and a fascinating piece on pace layering applications.  Jun. 24, 2010
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Making SAP Inside Track successful
Want to discover how SIT can work for you? Check the work of the originators of this concept, hear what they say, enjoy and absorb Jun. 22, 2010
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SAP Inside Track London: an initial wrap up: Part 1
Last Saturday's SAP Inside Track London was a great event with everything from sustainability through to iPad app development, onto concept car stuff from Phoenix and a bit of wild marketing for geeks thrown in. Here's an initial take. Jun. 21, 2010
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SAPPHIRE 2010 - moments
Attendees captured video and photos. I've borrowed some shot by Marilyn Pratt and Gregor Wolf plus a few tiny slices from videos I shot and mashed then up for your viewing pleasure. May. 26, 2010
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SAP Mentors suck...at marketing
SAP Mentors are chosen for their skill and understanding of SAP. Yet they are shockingly poor at marketing themselves. Here is what you all need to do. May. 24, 2010
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SAP Mentors, Certification Five geek out with Bill McDermott
This is a story of serendipity, the Certification Five, SAP Mentors, amazing @gapingvoid prints and overall awesomeness. Enjoy May. 19, 2010
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SAP Certification: The Certification 5 Report
Five SAP Mentors have spent the last 9 months reviewing and considering the future of SAP Certification. This is the result of its work conducted with input from SAP and from others. It includes an assessment of FIVE key issues along with offering FIVE actionable recommendations. Apr. 20, 2010
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Six questions for SAP Management
What should SAP management be thinking about? Here's my take Apr. 8, 2010
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Arvid Nordquist: Voice of the SAP Customer in mashups and remixes
Developing customer stories is always interesting even more so when you can us low cost creative tools to mashup and remix the story.  Feb. 12, 2010
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Voice of the Customer: ECOVER
In what I hope will become a continuing series, All-in-One solution customer ECOVER describes their implementation experience, the ups, downs and benefits achieved. Their experience implies important questions for both SAP and its ecosystem for SMBs. Jan. 19, 2010
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Why you should aspire to SAP Mentor status
SAP Mentors are the 'best of the best' according to SAP. Why would you not wish to be part of that group? Check the value we get and why you should think about aspiring to this program. Oct. 30, 2009
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Design thinking, portals and UI: the Redmonk perspective and the Facebook disease
Design Thinking is a relatively new topic within the SAP ecosystem but one upon which Redmonk's James Governor is putting a placeholder to a future discussion. This video outlines James' current thinking. Sep. 11, 2009
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What's happening with BusinessObjects? John Schwarz explains
Want to understand what's going on with the BusinessObjects portfolio? John Schwarz provides useful insights. Jul. 29, 2009
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Vishal Sikka unplugged
Vishal Sikka, SAP CTO met with several Irregulars and discusses current SAP strategy across a broad range of technical topics Jul. 29, 2009
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John Wookey on saas for the Business Suite
John Wookey used SIIA as the platform from which to announce SAP's saas strategy for the Business Suite. This video touches briefly on various aspects of development. We had little time to get into any depth. Jun. 12, 2009
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InsideTrack London: IBM presents sMash
IBM provided the space to deliver InsideTrack - they also demo'd Websphere sMash - the first time for me but freakin' awesome...check it out Apr. 5, 2009
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Inside Track London: Certification survey results
Michael Koch presented the results of his recent certification survey. The target respondents came from the freelance community. The results were both interesting and provocative.  Apr. 5, 2009
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InsideTrack - Oliver Kohl's WordPress plug-in
Oliver Kohl surprised Inside Track attendees with a demo of a WordPress plug-in he's developing that ties Twitter to the SAP Affinity Group. It's in early development but shows considerable promise Apr. 5, 2009
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Why go to Inside Track?
Why might people sacrifice a Saturday to turn up at SAP Inside Track. The answers are here. Apr. 5, 2009
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Digital Red Nose
If RyanAir can pose the idea of charging £1 to use the inflight toilets, then giving £1 to Red Nose Day should be a no brainer Mar. 10, 2009
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Celebrating success: Anne Petteroe aka @yojibee
Anne Petteroe was incensed by the changes in FaceBook ToS. She set up a FB group which went viral like an Australian bush fire. FaceBook has backed down. Let's celebrate Anne's part in making that happen Feb. 18, 2009
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The future of events
The launch of BusinessSuite 7 gave me the opportunity to try out an instant crowdsourcing thought experiment. It was surprisingly successful. What do you think? Feb. 5, 2009
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Should you be certified?
Zia Yusuf talked about an emphasis on quality at the recent virtual partner meet up. Part of that involves the notion of certification. Not everyone likes the idea. Jan. 20, 2009
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Satyam: putting GRC into perspective
There's a lot of disquiet about the Satyam affair but what does it mean for GRC? Jan. 12, 2009
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Code quality and other geeky stuff
SAPpers know that code quality matters but do they know there are genuine privacy issues connected to software development? Oh yes...and more on the geeks v suits stuff. Jan. 9, 2009
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sme.sap.com - a step in the right direction
SAP seems (at last) to be getting serious about Business ByDesign. The new website is a step in the right direction but more could be done. Nov. 7, 2008
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I'm a Mentor - wearing my badge with pride
Oliver Kohl made this super screen wallpaper. But you can only get it if you're an SAP Mentor. Is that an incentive or what? Oct. 25, 2008
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GuidED: a ZSAPping iPhone companion for TechEd 2008
Oliver Kohl has developed an iPhone companion for SAP TechEd 08. This short video gives some clues as to its utility. The iPhone screen is a tad washed out, but Oliver's explanation makes clear what's going on.  Oct. 13, 2008
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SAP Cluetrain intro (Frankfurt to Berlin)
Earlier today, 15 SAPpers and Mentors made the journey from Frankfurt to Berlin by train. Here's a few interviews we shot along the way Oct. 12, 2008
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Survival tips for TechEd Berlin #267: How an engineer folds a t-short
As we start preparing for packing, this essential guide to T-shirt folding should be top of mind. Oct. 7, 2008
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Walking on Water - Marketing for BPX'ers: TechEd Berlin
It's a pretentious and provocative title but hey - got your attention didn't it. 1min 45 sec video about another session I'm running at TechEd Berlin with Natascha Schubert. Oct. 6, 2008
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An introduction to GRC/BPX session: TechEd Berlin 15th October, 2pm
An introduction as to why the GRC/BPX session I am running might be of interest. 2 minute video Oct. 2, 2008
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Post financial crisis GRC: what is it likely to require from BPX'ers?
As we enter a period of instability and uncertainty, the need for GRC solutions is bound to come under discussion. What should BPX'ers be thinking about? Oct. 1, 2008
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I must be barking mad
I'm joining the Cool/Cluetrain in Frankfurt. But I'm coming from London. I must be bonkers. But there's method in my madness. Sep. 25, 2008
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Ugly rumor confirmed re: Hacker Night
Hacker night is a time of fun and learning on this occasion, rumors have been confirmed. Mike Prosceno, who runs the blogger program will be writing code. This has all the makings of a YouTube Classic. Aug. 26, 2008
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ESME: anatomy of a community based project
ESME counts as one of the most extraordinary projects I've ever participated in. This is the how and why of community in action on a project that has gone from idea to DemoJam Las Vegas in less than 90 days. If we can do it, so can you but you'll need to come along to the TechEd sessions to find out how. Aug. 25, 2008
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New business process opportunities with Flex
Part 2 of Nanomonk showed an example of how Flex might be used to visualize a car accident. But what more might be possible to improve business processes? Jul. 19, 2008
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My bag arrived, but what a journey!
My SAP Mentor bag complete with goodies arrived today.w00t. But it's journey was far from smooth. A definite case of business angioplasty required here methinks. Jul. 15, 2008
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Community serendipity delivers value
A couple of blog posts and chance Twitter conversations led to a self organizing development group that has created a submission for DemoJam. These are the lessons I learned about how community works.  Jul. 4, 2008
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When the controls go wrong
When people deliberately conceal cost, it's hard to detect but better process controls can help. Communicating that is crucial to helping the office of the CFO.  Jul. 1, 2008
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Collaboration Workspace: a process game changer?
Yesterday I spoke with Aaron Williams who is leading the charge on bringing Collaboration Workspace to the wider world. I'm impressed. I see a huge future for this service. Do you agree?  Jun. 25, 2008
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Enterprise Twitter - the BPX view
Many SAP'pers and its customers use Twitter but the service keeps on falling down. There has been talk about developing Enterprise Twitter for some time. Now there's a wiki in place on the topic. BPX'ers should be part of that discussion Jun. 20, 2008
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Carbon accounting standards
Some organizations are considering the adoption of carbon accounting standards. But where are these standards, how are they developed and what are the business process implications and opportunities? This has particular relevance where supply chains are concerned. Jun. 11, 2008
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The reputation problem
Reputation, however defined has a significant impact on the way we consider process improvement in the context of governance, risk and compliance. Considering reputation is a good lead into thinking about how to articulate GRC strategies across multiple dimensions. Jun. 8, 2008
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Reasons to be proud of SDN'ers at SAPPHIRE08
SDN'ers were invited to SAPPHIRE for the first time as part of SAP's blogger outreach prgram. It was a hit.  May. 22, 2008
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SAPPHIRE08 - an outsider's view
Want to know what an outsider does at SAPPHIRE? If so then read on. May. 13, 2008
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Sparkling serendipity
Life is strange. Yesterday Boston on CSR issues, today in Orlando planning for ASUG and more CSR etc goodness. Then this post. The timing is delicious yet totally unplanned. May. 2, 2008
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Want to know the power of social media?
In the business world we often think of blogs and wikis as the main examples of social media technologies. In Africa and other emerging states, it is the mobile applications that hold sway. Just what is their impact in these worlds we may not know as well as we could and the likely impact on the applications we develop? Apr. 15, 2008
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An ethical question
What do you do when you fins that your customer is associated with alleged human rights abuses? Feb. 22, 2008
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When will they learn
The road to hell is paved with good intentions and this example from South Africa is but one in a long string of cases where the message is lost. If we're to help people then it's about taking them from where they're at, not where we'd like them to be. Feb. 2, 2008
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Burning ideas: consumer meets enterprise
Seesmic is an emergent video conversation service which currently sits firmly in the consumer space. How might it be used for business? I have some ideas Jan. 20, 2008
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Where do we draw the line?
When addressing issues that have an ethical dimension, where are the lines to be drawn? This article feeds to a piece I wrote on my personal weblog that discusses the business response to ethics in a professional setting. Understanding these issues provides insight into the complexity and sensitivities around certain topics. It also provides a way for business, process and development experts to develop solutions. Jan. 14, 2008
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OK SAPpers, who wants to be a Twit(terer)?
Would you engage with Twitter - more to the point, would you build apps on top of it? To me Twitter has massive potential for the enterprise but am I dreaming? Jan. 4, 2008
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2008 - the year when CSR becomes reality?
We've seen years of paying lip service to CSR, will 2008 be a watershed? Dec. 18, 2007
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Calling design geek gods - time to do some good
Fancy designing a blog/web badge for UN Anti-Corruption Day and the launch of Transparency International's Business Principles for SME? If so then there's a wee competition. |Time's short but it's a good way to put a bit back.  Nov. 30, 2007
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Corruption and KPIs - a fresh challenge?
Visiting Transparency International with the CSR team was a joy. Now the work begins. There's much that could be done and all of it would be for the good of many people. Nov. 23, 2007
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What are we missing in GRC?
Despite SOX and a welter of compliance, there's no let up in restatements and reporting issues. Where are the holes and what can be done to fix the problems. Nov. 7, 2007
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Merging ERM and EPM
Understanding the relationship between Enterprise Risk Management and Enterprise Performance Management holds value for Business KPI development Oct. 30, 2007
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Treading the fine line
Might differences among regulators cause issues for definition in Business KPIs? Oct. 29, 2007
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Contextualizing Business KPI Wiki
In developing the Business KPIs it occurred to me that there needs to be a set of contexts around which the KPIs can be wrappered.  Oct. 27, 2007
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