Posts Tagged ‘Dean Whittaker’

“Strategic Doing” – The New Economic Development Paradigm

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

By Dean Whittaker

Economic development has been defined as the process of creating wealth.  How wealth is created is changing, (more…)

Turning the Tsunami of Data into Meaningful Information

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

By Dean Whittaker

Many of us already feel overwhelmed with the sheer volume of information coming at us through traditional media, and now also through Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. (more…)

iPad 2 – Will it Replace my Laptop?

Friday, April 29th, 2011

By Dean Whittaker

The iPad is becoming a constant companion for the mobile economic development professional. (more…)

Looking for a Future?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

By Dean Whittaker

For the past three days, I have witnessed an amazing example of community leadership. (more…)

iPad 2…Already?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

By Dean Whittaker

Yes, the iPad 2 is out but in very limited supply around the country. Through some quirk in fate, I ended up with one. (more…)

iPad for Economic Development – Top Twenty-Five Apps

Monday, February 28th, 2011

By Dean Whittaker

Last month, I succumbed to the siren call of the iPad, bought one and fell in love with it. (more…)

What Technology Wants

Friday, January 28th, 2011

By Dean Whittaker

Our use of digital technology is reshaping our society and culture irreversibly.   It offers us expanded choices, but perhaps at a cost of our freedom.  (more…)

Delivering Happiness

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

By Dean Whittaker

What is it that we all want?  Tony Hseih, Zappos’ CEO and co-founder, tells us in his semi-autobiography, Delivering Happiness, that our ultimate goal in life is to be happy.   (more…)

People Who Make a Difference

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

By Dean Whittaker

We have all had a helping hand along the way from mentors and teachers.  I was reminded of the role they have played in my life when I received word that one of mine was terminally ill. (more…)

Predicting the Future

Friday, October 29th, 2010

By Dean Whittaker

Where does the future come from? How can we predict what will happen next? Does history repeat itself? My quest to predict future began with a question. Why are there cycles in things? (more…)