Latest Episodes for this Channel
Wed August 27 2008
(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/ASTRON_WIRELESS_LOGO.jpg' alt='ASTRON_WIRELESS_LOGO.jpg' width='200' height='92' align='left' /-)Astron Wireles...
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(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/ASTRON_WIRELESS_LOGO.jpg' alt='ASTRON_WIRELESS_LOGO.jpg' width='200' height='92' align='left' /-)Astron Wireless Technologies, Inc., is a 28-year-old Northern Virginia based global manufacturer of antenna, cable and connectivity products for wireless communications applications.(-br /-) (-br /-) We are the premier source of standard and custom design antennas... read more
(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/ASTRON_WIRELESS_LOGO.jpg' alt='ASTRON_WIRELESS_LOGO.jpg' width='200' height='92' align='left' /-)Astron Wireless Technologies, Inc., is a 28-year-old Northern Virginia based global manufacturer of antenna, cable and connectivity products for wireless communications applications.(-br /-) (-br /-) We are the premier source of standard and custom design antennas for defense and enterprise applications, including antennas for all RF applications-Cellular, DATA, LAN/WAN, RFID and HESAandtrade; Direction Finding.(-br /-) (-br /-) Astron's abilities and capabilities allow us to develop RF communication antennas in frequencies from 1 MHz to 95 GHz. We provide modeling and testing services, as well as cable assemblies and microwave products.(-br /-) (-br /-) We have recently strengthened our leadership role by acquiring Integrated Barcode Technology. This union allows Astron to provide more comprehensive solutions including: sale and installation of barcode, RF data collection, and wireless RFID hardware, software, scanners, barcode printers, linear and digital imagers, inventory automation, accessories and services.(-p-)(-a href='/www.integratedbarcode.com'-) Integrated Barcode Technology and Astron Wireless(-/a-)(-/p-)(-p-)(-a href='http://www.askfilterman.com/index-better-process.asp'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/Ask_FilterMan_Header_horiz.jpg' alt='Ask_FilterMan_Header_horiz.jpg' width='300' height='91' /-)(-/a-)(-/p-)(-p-)Join us in our appreciation for these companies who have donated to (-a href='http://www.action-works.org/'-)Action-Works(-/a-) an educational 501(c)(3) non-profit who brings Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) to our youth:(-/p-)(-p-) (-a href='http://www.keepsharp.com/'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/logo_1.jpg' alt='KeepSharp.com' width='253' height='65' /-)(-/a-)(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.thomasglobal.com/'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/TGRlogo.jpg' alt='Thomas Global' width='138' height='46' /-)(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.stratom.com/'-)Stratom(-/a-) (-br /-)(-a href='http://www.equipoisinc.com/'-)equipois(-/a-) (-br /-) (-a href='http://www.interfacefinancial.com/'-)Interface Financial Corp(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.smglobal.com/'-)SMGlobal(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.sum2.us/'-)Sum2(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.westernelectronics.com/'-)Western Electronics(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.salazarpackaging.com/'-)Salazar Packaging(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.rfidrevolution.com/'-)RFID Revolution(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-/p-)
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Thu August 21 2008
(-p-)Today I talk with (-a href='http://www.relationship-economy.com/'-)Jay Deragon(-/a-), all about the new style relationship economy. You can dow...
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(-p-)Today I talk with (-a href='http://www.relationship-economy.com/'-)Jay Deragon(-/a-), all about the new style relationship economy. You can download the book free of charge by clicking here for The Relationship Economy -(-a href='http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/files/RelationshipEconomy-eBookv.04.pdf'-)Download RelationshipEconomy-eBookv.04.pdf(-/a-) I also include a... read more
(-p-)Today I talk with (-a href='http://www.relationship-economy.com/'-)Jay Deragon(-/a-), all about the new style relationship economy. You can download the book free of charge by clicking here for The Relationship Economy -(-a href='http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/files/RelationshipEconomy-eBookv.04.pdf'-)Download RelationshipEconomy-eBookv.04.pdf(-/a-) I also include an audio comment from Simon Young who loves the new mac version of Go to meeting - if you want to hear the interview I had with Simon on (-a href='http://www.blubrry.com/engaging/123538/show-114-creative-communication-techniques/'-)creative communication techniques then you can listen here(-/a-).(-br /-) (-/p-) (-p-)What is the revolution of the relationship economy?(-/p-) (-p-)Is social media enabling relationships or connections?(-/p-) (-p-)The struggle of turning on line relationships into economic value?(-/p-) (-p-)Is there a difficulty with making money through relationships with friends?(-/p-) (-p-)Will people accept businesses making money from their on - line relationship?(-/p-) (-p-)Is creating a relationship about gaining influence over behaviour?(-/p-) (-p-)Are there global cultural differences that will complicate internet marketing?(-/p-) (-p-)The difference between sharing information to sharing knowledge and how do businesses move from information sharing to knowledge sharing?(-/p-) (-p-)Can businesses build relationships at an individual rather than the market level ?(-/p-) (-p-)How do you create time within a business to invest in consumer relationships?(-/p-) (-p-)Will consumers form cooperatives and cut business out of the loop, if companies don't join in the relationship economy?(-/p-) (-p-)How the world will change as social networking increase across the population?(-br /-) (-/p-) (-p-)If you have feedback for me on the show or topics that you would like me to cover then e-mail me at (-a href='mailto:anna@theengagingbrand.com'-)anna@theengagingbrand.com(-/a-) or hop over to (-a href='http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2378653172'-) Facebook group for The Engaging Brand.(-/a-) or the new room set up on (-a href='http://friendfeed.com/rooms/theengagingbrand'-)Friendfeed(-/a-) (-/p-)(-strong-)Message from Sponsor(-/strong-)(-br /-)(-p-) andldquo;Online Meetings Made Easy with (-a href='http://www.gotomeeting.com/podcasts'-)GoToMeeting(-/a-) Try it Free for 30 days use Promo Code Podcastandrdquo;(-/p-)
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Sat August 16 2008
(-p-)Today I talk with (-a href='http://drfd.hbs.edu/fit/public/facultyInfo.do?facInfo=bioandamp;facEmId=rkaplan'-)Robert Kaplan(-/a-), who is the B...
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(-p-)Today I talk with (-a href='http://drfd.hbs.edu/fit/public/facultyInfo.do?facInfo=bioandamp;facEmId=rkaplan'-)Robert Kaplan(-/a-), who is the Baker Foundation Professor at Harvard Business School and who along with (-a href='http://www.thepalladiumgroup.com/about/Pages/ExecutionPremium.aspx'-)David Norton(-/a-) wrote the historic (-a href='http://astore.amazon.co.uk/mabelandharry-21/203-884... read more
(-p-)Today I talk with (-a href='http://drfd.hbs.edu/fit/public/facultyInfo.do?facInfo=bioandamp;facEmId=rkaplan'-)Robert Kaplan(-/a-), who is the Baker Foundation Professor at Harvard Business School and who along with (-a href='http://www.thepalladiumgroup.com/about/Pages/ExecutionPremium.aspx'-)David Norton(-/a-) wrote the historic (-a href='http://astore.amazon.co.uk/mabelandharry-21/203-8840423-6633529?node=0andamp;page=9'-)Balanced Scorecard(-/a-) business book and now has written the (-a href='http://astore.amazon.co.uk/mabelandharry-21/203-8840423-6633529?node=0andamp;page=9'-)Execution Premium(-/a-) which gives a 6 step guide of how to link strategy to operations for competitive advantage.You can find more of his word from the (-a href='http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b02/en/search/searchResults.jhtml?userView=CORPORATEandamp;Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartialandamp;Ntk=main_searchandamp;N=0andamp;Ntt=robert+kaplanandamp;x=0andamp;y=0'-)Harvard Business website(-/a-). We discuss(-/p-) (-ul-)(-li-)Is it more difficult managing strategy in a matrix organisation versus the older style command and control leadership structure?(-/li-)(-li-)The importance of understanding your business vision and mission. (-/li-)(-li-)The difference between a business mission and vision statement.(-/li-)(-li-)Why complacency is often the enemy of strong strategy.(-/li-)(-li-)Does strategy evolve or do events trigger the need for strategic reviews?(-/li-)(-li-)The balance between operational review and strategic review.(-/li-)(-li-)How to cope with economic slowdowns successfully.(-/li-)(-li-)The importance of the learning from and adapting with the strategy(-/li-)(-/ul-) (-p-)And (-strong-)don't forget to subscribe (-/strong-)to the show - details at the bottom - so you don't miss the second part of the show :)(-/p-) (-p-)If you have feedback for me on the show or topics that you would like me to cover then e-mail me at (-a href='mailto:anna@theengagingbrand.com'-)anna@theengagingbrand.com(-/a-) or hop over to (-a href='http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2378653172'-) Facebook group for The Engaging Brand.(-/a-) or the new room set up on (-a href='http://friendfeed.com/rooms/theengagingbrand'-)Friendfeed(-/a-) (-/p-)(-strong-)Message from Sponsor(-/strong-)(-br /-)(-p-) andldquo;Online Meetings Made Easy with (-a href='http://www.gotomeeting.com/podcasts'-)GoToMeeting(-/a-) Try it Free for 30 days use Promo Code Podcastandrdquo;(-/p-)
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Thu August 14 2008
Questys Solutions develops award winning document management, content management, and business process management solutions for manufacturing organi...
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Questys Solutions develops award winning document management, content management, and business process management solutions for manufacturing organizations that will save time and money.(-p-)(-a href='http://www.questyssolutions.com/'-) Questys Solutions(-/a-)(-/p-)(-p-)(-a href='http://www.askfilterman.com/index-better-process.asp'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/Ask_FilterMan_Header_hori... read more
Questys Solutions develops award winning document management, content management, and business process management solutions for manufacturing organizations that will save time and money.(-p-)(-a href='http://www.questyssolutions.com/'-) Questys Solutions(-/a-)(-/p-)(-p-)(-a href='http://www.askfilterman.com/index-better-process.asp'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/Ask_FilterMan_Header_horiz.jpg' alt='Ask_FilterMan_Header_horiz.jpg' width='300' height='91' /-)(-/a-)(-/p-)(-p-)Join us in our appreciation for these companies who have donated to (-a href='http://www.action-works.org/'-)Action-Works(-/a-) an educational 501(c)(3) non-profit who brings Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) to our youth:(-/p-)(-p-) (-a href='http://www.keepsharp.com/'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/logo_1.jpg' alt='KeepSharp.com' width='253' height='65' /-)(-/a-)(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.thomasglobal.com/'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/TGRlogo.jpg' alt='Thomas Global' width='138' height='46' /-)(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.stratom.com/'-)Stratom(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.interfacefinancial.com/'-)Interface Financial Corp(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.smglobal.com/'-)SMGlobal(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.sum2.us/'-)Sum2(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.westernelectronics.com/'-)Western Electronics(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.salazarpackaging.com/'-)Salazar Packaging(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.rfidrevolution.com/'-)RFID Revolution(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-/p-)
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Wed August 13 2008
(-p-)(-a href='http://www.kinaxis.com'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/KinaxisLogo-small-GIF-RGB.gif' alt='KinaxisLogo-small-GIF-RGB.gif' widt...
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(-p-)(-a href='http://www.kinaxis.com'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/KinaxisLogo-small-GIF-RGB.gif' alt='KinaxisLogo-small-GIF-RGB.gif' width='150' height='36' /-)(-/a-)(-/p-)(-p-)What are the planning challenges MFG firms are facing today? The world has changed and the plan-execute paradigm is no longer relevant, making legacy supply chain planning and demand planning systems insuffic... read more
(-p-)(-a href='http://www.kinaxis.com'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/KinaxisLogo-small-GIF-RGB.gif' alt='KinaxisLogo-small-GIF-RGB.gif' width='150' height='36' /-)(-/a-)(-/p-)(-p-)What are the planning challenges MFG firms are facing today? The world has changed and the plan-execute paradigm is no longer relevant, making legacy supply chain planning and demand planning systems insufficient. Whatandrsquo;s needed going forward? (-br /-) (-br /-) Kinaxisandtrade; RapidResponse is a single on-demand service that empowers multi-enterprise manufacturers with integrated demand-supply planning, monitoring, and collaborative response capabilities. RapidResponse embraces human judgment to enable planners and front-line responders to handle unpredictable changes. Global leaders such as Casio, Honeywell, Jabil, Qualcomm, and Raytheon use RapidResponse to achieve breakthroughs in sales and operations planning (Sandamp;OP), demand management, supply management, and supply chain risk management.(-/p-)(-p-)(-a href='http://www.kinaxis.com/'-) Kinaxis(-/a-)(-/p-)(-p-)(-a href='http://www.askfilterman.com/index-better-process.asp'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/Ask_FilterMan_Header_horiz.jpg' alt='Ask_FilterMan_Header_horiz.jpg' width='300' height='91' /-)(-/a-)(-/p-)(-p-)Join us in our appreciation for these companies who have donated to (-a href='http://www.action-works.org/'-)Action-Works(-/a-) an educational 501(c)(3) non-profit who brings Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) to our youth:(-/p-)(-p-) (-a href='http://www.keepsharp.com/'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/logo_1.jpg' alt='KeepSharp.com' width='253' height='65' /-)(-/a-)(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.thomasglobal.com/'-)(-img src='/data/programs/bpp/attach/TGRlogo.jpg' alt='Thomas Global' width='138' height='46' /-)(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.stratom.com/'-)Stratom(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.interfacefinancial.com/'-)Interface Financial Corp(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.smglobal.com/'-)SMGlobal(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.sum2.us/'-)Sum2(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.westernelectronics.com/'-)Western Electronics(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-a href='http://www.salazarpackaging.com/'-)Salazar Packaging(-/a-)andnbsp;(-br /-) (-/p-)
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