The Great Realignment

Much has been written lately about a phenomenon being dubbed as the “Great Resignation”.

But how come no one is talking about the flip side of this coin? Why is no one shining the light on what this phenomenon really means as a whole?

 I’d argue that the so-called “Great Resignation” 2021 should truly be considered the “Great Realignment.”

by Jaime Velez Aug 12, 2021

We Don’t Need Project Managers

According to the Project Management Institure (PMI) there will be a huge demand and talent gap for project managers by the year 2027. Digital transformation initiative is further driving up this demand. But organizations don't really need project managers. They need something else.

by Jaime Velez Jul 30, 2021

Pandemic Work Life Reflections One Year Later

I can’t believe it has been one year since we packed up our things and began to work remotely due to the strengthening of the global pandemic. That's right, just twelve short months ago we used to do strange things with friends and team members like shake hands, or give high fives, or eat lunch together without the fear of spreading illness. 

by Lubna Quraishi Mar 10, 2021

2021 North Stars with Brian Willson

I had a great opportunity to talk with Microsoft Vice President Brian Willson about the 2021 North Stars that every technology executive should be considering. We talked about each of these five North Stars: Create digital lines of business Deliver on new revenue or operational savings through AI Get out of the datacenter business Make […]

by Nathan Lasnoski Dec 1, 2020

Windows Virtual Desktop Insights

In today's webinar, Concurrency CTO Nathan Lasnoski hosted a discussion on Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) with Concurrency Technical Architect Brian Voelz. They discussed how WVD benefits organizations by supporting secure, scalable and efficient work whether end users are in-office or remote. Nathan and Brian walked through how you can leverage WVD to reduce physical desktop costs and increase efficiency by deploying virtual machines in minutes vs. days.

by Stephanie Siewert Nov 5, 2020

6 Transformations for Manufacturing for Change Agents

This isn’t an easy time to be in business. Frankly, I think it is one of the most challenging times in recent memory due to the uncertainty that exists in the economic climate. However, it is during uncertainty that real leaders transform markets and bring about instrumental change. This is the time when bold manufacturers […]

by Nathan Lasnoski Oct 23, 2020

Process Automation

I did a fun interview on process automation and Power Platform with Anthony Escabado. We talked about Power Apps, RPA, and other related topics. A great conversation about how commoditization of LowCode/NoCode is driving innovation:

by Nathan Lasnoski Aug 21, 2020

Organizational Change Management

Organizations who champion change management are three and a half times more likely to succeed than their competitors. Organizational Change Management (OCM) is a pivotal part of ensuring whatever processes or technologies need updates or changes, your leadership, employees and even your customers feel comfortable and empowered throughout the transitions. Concurrency's OCM expert Nicholas Rustad discusses the ins and outs of OCM including how you can lead your team to success with timely and effective communication.

by Stephanie Siewert Aug 14, 2020

Five Tips for Cloud Adoption

Did your dad ever say, “are you going to learn from your own mistakes or someone else’s?” Well… mine did. Having been through a large number of cloud adoption journeys I wanted to share a few tips that have been very helpful as we’ve considered what a new customer should do, especially given the current […]

by Nathan Lasnoski Jul 27, 2020

Using Power Automate to Streamline Your Processes

It is vital as an organization to ensure your processes are efficient and bringing the most value to your employees’ time and efforts throughout the workday. Anthony Escobedo, Nicole Williams, and Randy Steinberg discuss how Power Automate makes process automation happen using low-code, no-code solutions. Find real business process issues and map out those solutions, while looking at potential gaps in manual work to reduce errors and costs, and explore apps and services that can be implemented with Power Automate to further empower your day-to-day systems.

by Stephanie Siewert Jul 24, 2020

10 Ways Manufacturers Can Do More with Less in 2023 - Part 1

As we enter the new year, manufacturers are assertively focusing on how they optimize their business during uncertain economic conditions.  The goal of most manufacturers is to do more with less, or at minimum optimize their ability to execute their mission for their customers.  Working with many manufacturers, I am seeing a variety of ways that companies can leverage technology to do more with less year. 

Part 1 of this series outlines the first five ways that manufacturers can do more with less.

by Nathan Lasnoski Jan 17, 2023

10 Ways Financial Services Organizations Can Do More with Less in 2023

As we enter the new year, financial services organizations are assertively focusing on how they optimize their business during uncertain economic conditions.  The goal of most businesses is to do more with less, or at minimum optimize their ability to execute their mission for their client.  In working with many financial services organizations, I am seeing a variety of ways that organizations are able to leverage technology to do more with less this year.   

by Nathan Lasnoski Jan 10, 2023

Optimizing Your M&A Machine During a Recession

A recession is the perfect time for many businesses to optimize their M&A machines.  Why?  Because recessions are often periods where winning companies continue to grow by eating up competitors and becoming even stronger.  So, how do you optimize an M&A machine during a recession (or even outside of it) to become more capable? 

by Nathan Lasnoski Mar 2, 2023