by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Modern life seems to consist of an abundance of information and a poverty of attention. Managing the flow of information through our lives has become a full-time endeavor. Dealing with email alone feels to me like swatting flies. As soon as I swat... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 31, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Innovation is everywhere. From “Technology Lead Economic Development” to transitioning to the knowledge economy, everyone has a strategy to commercialize the intellectual property of universities and the federally funded R&D taking place in... by Whittaker Associates | Sep 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker So, what did I learn this month? While researching for a presentation to the Food Facilities Group of Colliers International, I learned that food as a global resource is on its way to becoming the new oil. By that, I mean that we are facing an... by Whittaker Associates | Oct 31, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker While sailing this summer, we unexpectedly encountered an enormous storm. The speed at which the storm was moving was stunning. Usually, one can see a storm forming and make plans to be in a safe port to wait it out; however, this time that was not... by Whittaker Associates | Jul 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Experiencing life at 7 knots (8.4 mph) for two weeks on a sailboat gave me a chance to ponder. So why cast off the dock lines, leave one of the best, if not the best, marina on the Great Lakes and make myself vulnerable to the uncertainties of wind...