by Mike Simmons | Sep 13, 2019 | Market Trends, Project Management, Technology, WIMS, WIMSisms, Young Professional, Zoho
Kanban holds an important value by taking ownership of your own life and fully understanding the power of this approach and is beneficial for those who embrace Kanban and those who study it. Tools are merely the instruments used to accomplish goals and since Kanban is a tool it can be used in varying degrees to reach goals, set new ones, and complete projects in more efficient ways.
by Mike Simmons | Sep 3, 2019 | Charlotte, Charlotte Business Group, Entrepreneur, Mike Simmons, Personal Development, Small Business Owners, The WIMS Guide, WIMS, Young Professional
At a recent Charlotte Business Group event I moderated a panel on entrepreneurship. We hit various topics that provided the audience with a ton of value, so I wanted to share some of the key takeaways from the discussion with you. The event featured a great group of...
by Mike Simmons | Sep 3, 2019 | Charlotte, Charlotte Alliance, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, Mike Simmons, Networking, Personal Development, The WIMS Guide, WIMS, Young Professional
Recently at the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s 2nd Annual YP Leadership Convergence: Navigating the Career Jungle Gym (#YPLeaderCon) I moderated a panel about networking. This break out session was one among many others, along with some incredible keynote...
by Mike Simmons | Aug 26, 2019 | Project Management, The WIMS Guide, WIMS, WIMSisms, Young Professional
Empowerment occurs working through complex projects using a well-developed project plan. It is vital to understand that while projects are difficult the ability to deconstruct them into simpler steps will allow the lifecycle of the project to be completed in an easier and more rewarding manner.
by Mike Simmons | Jun 20, 2019 | Market Trends, Salesforce, Technology, WIMS, WIMSisms, Young Professional
This merger has just occurred, but challenges persist moving forward. Benioff says that Tableau will operate independent of Salesforce and affirmed that this is a merger of two equals. This is rarely the case in mergers as power dynamics and even the slightest of differences can cause division between leaders in the merged companies. Time will tell how this deal will be remembered but one thing is certain which is that this will not be the last big software deal of the year.
by Mike Simmons | Jun 18, 2019 | Evan Shirreffs, Guest Post, Sports, Story Time, The WIMS Guide, WIMS, Young Professional
Picture walking out of your dorm room at 5am on a Friday morning with a jug of water in one hand and a granola bar in the other. With sleep still in your eyes you’re wondering, “what will the workout be like today? Intense conditioning or a grueling squat day?” Then,...
