Monthly Archives: May 2011

There is No Spoon: When Agile Becomes One with the World of Work

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

I am excited to be traveling to Salt Lake City this Summer to speak at Agile 2011.  My talk was accepted for the New Horizons & New Voices stage.  It is on Wednesday August 10th at 11:00am.
There is No Spoon: [...]

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Sunday Book Review : The Whuffie Factor by Tara Hunt

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

The Whuffie Factor: Using the Power of Social Networks to Build Your Business by Tara Hunt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great content, with good examples. Was difficult to read because we live this everyday at Gangplank. It was [...]

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Political Bites: Arizona Jobs Gain in April a Sign of Recovery?

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

Arizona saw major job gains in April. Is it an anomaly, or the sign of an economic turnaround?

We are in the midst of an economic reset.  While we had a jobs gain in April our unemployment rate remained relatively the [...]

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Sunday Book Review : The Brand Within by Daymond John

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

The Brand Within by Daymond John
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is interesting because Daymond doesn’t articulate very well the usage of new media, but he does have an excellent grasp on what it takes to propel a brand [...]

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Political Bites: ASU Graduates 1,000 Teachers. Define Success.

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

ASU graduated about 1,000 teachers this week. What do they need to be successful?
They need a new definition for success.  Getting students to pass standardized tests will not make them successful.  They need the courage to fight the systems they [...]

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Political Bites: Cities Raising Property Tax Rates

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

Chandler and Tempe are pondering property-tax rate increases, and Mesa is considering a larger-than-expected utility-rate increase. What do you think of these proposals?
It really is about the effect tax, not the rate.  If home values went up 100% and cities [...]

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Political Bites: Brewer Vetoing Several Bills

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

What message, if any, is the governor sending by the number and/or content of bills she has vetoed?
Brewer seems to be understanding the kookocracy is damaging the states reputation and economy.  While she generally will tow the party line she [...]

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