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 Jami Miedema BarCamp was a term I was not familiar with until recently. Even after I learned what it was, it took awhile for me to wrap my mind around it. A BarCamp is a user-generated gathering (on-site, not virtual) created by and for individuals who are eager to... 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 Jami Miedema When I’m in the mood to listen to good music, there are few things more frustrating than hearing endless commercials on the radio followed by the same five song rotation. I like variety! By variety, I don’t mean different genres necessarily, but rather... by Whittaker Associates | Jul 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Todd Smithee The amount of “noise” in our lives is increasing at a staggering rate. Instantaneous access to information is not only available, but forced upon us. Email, cell phones, podcasts, text messaging, and news alerts not only interrupt our lives, they...