Monthly Archives: September 2011

Plywood Leadership at the INC 500 Conference

Posted on September 26, 2011 by dick1stark

By Dick Stark I just returned from the INC 500 Conference which I’ve attended every year for the last four years.  This year RightStar came in at #1975 on the list, after hitting #’s 1264, 454, and 892 in years … Continue reading →

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Two Big ITSM Ideas

Posted on September 19, 2011 by dick1stark

By Dick Stark This past week MeriTalk, a government IT think tank presented its first annual Merit Awards, an award: challenging the world to come forth with ideas on how to use IT to improve the quality of government. The … Continue reading →

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Spending Money to Make Money

Posted on September 12, 2011 by dick1stark

By Dick Stark Does the old adage, “you have to spend money to make money,” apply to IT?  If it does, what are the most compelling IT investments today for both commercial organizations and government agencies bent on cost reduction? … Continue reading →

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The Art of Racing in the Rain

Posted on September 5, 2011 by dick1stark

By Dick Stark This weekend’s Baltimore Grand Prix Formula 1 race reminded me of Garth Stein’s novel,  The Art of Racing in the Rain. Even if you are not crazy about dogs or auto racing, the short time it takes … Continue reading →

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