Smarter Planet – Smarter Companies

IBM is right in tune with Smarter Companies from Intellectual Capital Advisors

I must say that I have been heartened to see IBM’s latest ad campaign on the “Smarter Planet“-since my blog (and the goal of my firm) is “Smarter Companies.”

IBM is offering great examples of ways that technology can make the planet healthier and our societies more sustainable. I try to offer ideas on how companies can leverage knowledge they already have for growth and greater performance. Ultimately a healthier planet and sustainable societies will be delivered through business. We are all in this together.

The New Kapital

I’ve seen a number of interesting discussions recently on the role of human capital in business. It is interesting to contrast these varied views of the role of experts versus mainstream employees–and the implications for leadership, compensation and profits:

The first is Roger Martin’s article entitled “Capital vs. Talent: The Battle Rages On” in the latest magazine from the Rotman School of Management Read more

IBM’s Focus on Metrics

Business Week has a very interesting article by Stephen Baker based on his book The Numerati on the use of metrics in business. It describes how IBM is gathering and using data on its workers.

The data IBM is examining includes resumes (for skills), project records (experience) online calendars (use of time), cell phone use and emails (how employees communicate and with whom)–everything but personnel files, which are off limits. An example of the expected use of the data Read more