Tim Milburn

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The Culture That Surrounds Technology

Tim Milburn

It’s not enough to own or obtain the technology, one must understand the culture that surrounds the technology as well. And as we’ve seen, when the creators tweak the structure in such a way that it messes with the culture – there’s a backlash. What do you think? Categorically Speaking.

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10 Strategies To Increase Your Mental Focus

Tim Milburn

Turn off the technology that distracts. I’ve surrounded myself with technology that clamors for my attention. Creativity is a messy process that needs to begin in a clean space. Clear the space around you and you create more space inside your head. I have notifications, alerts, reminders, beeps, texts, emails, and alarms.

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Self-Discipline Isn’t Automatic

Tim Milburn

I’m a big fan of tools and technology that can actually carry some of the heavy lifting of my everyday tasks. That’s the beauty of those things…right? Yet, there’s a growing sense of entitlement that often demands that things should be handed to us, given to us, or awarded to us – without much effort on our part.

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10 Distractions You Can Control

Tim Milburn

It was part of the technological tipping point that moved quick communication (anywhere in the world) from talking to typing. The Technology Distraction. But it’s the technology that gives us access to all of this information and has the ability to interrupt us. The Chatroom Distraction.

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Going For Growth: The Areas To Upscale Your Thriving Business

Tim Milburn

As your business expands you need the technological framework to cope with it. Bringing about an effective upscale isn’t just about improving everything; it’s about focusing on the key areas to make for a smoother transition. With this in mind, what are the key areas that any business needs to focus on for an effective upscale?

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10 Characteristics Of High-Performing Teams

Tim Milburn

With more than 25 years of sales, marketing, services and product-management experience with Cisco, Apple, Lucent, Avaya and Texas Instruments, Wiese has spent his career working with companies worldwide to advance their business goals with technology. Related posts: Tajfel Saved My Team.

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10 Reasons Why I Tweet

Tim Milburn

I tweet because it is a powerful social media tool and communication technology. I have developed relationships, friendships, and partnerships through Twitter. With that in mind, here are ten reasons why I invest a few minutes each day on Twitter: 1.

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