Are Business Cards Still Relevant?

Exchanging business cards was an important part of the customer/client relationship. Since COVID, there are less face to face meetings and less cards being exchanged. Couple that with evolving communication technology and a person can wonder if the business card is past its prime.

This video discusses the potential demise of the business card and provides a full tutorial on making your own NFC business card (you are going to need these blank NFC cards).

The tutorial offers a solution that is significantly cheaper than Linq or Popl.

How Does Procurement Get a Seat at the Table?

One of the most frequently asked procurement questions is… “how does procurement get a seat at the table?

For non-procurement people, this means:

  • Being including in purchasing decisions with business customers
  • Customers asking for feedback about suppliers
  • Using procurement data to develop trends and drive better purchasing decisions

This video covers 5 techniques to improve procurement and business engagement:

  1. Aligning Procurement with Business Goals
  2. Building Strong Relationships
  3. Leveraging Data and Analytics
  4. Demonstrating Leadership
  5. Continuous Improvement

How long you should wait to respond to manager’s email?

I have been having conversations with friends and co-workers about the appropriate amount of time to respond to a manager’s email.

Some people say a week, others say 24-48 hours, and some say within a few hours. The urgency factor also comes into play as not all requests are created equal.

This video is about level-setting my own expectations and coming to terms with my management style. Do I have reasonable timelines or not?

I did some google research and even asked ChatGPT.

Watch the video and let me know your thoughts on what is a reasonable response window.

Intellectual Property vs. Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a moment.

Tools like Dall-E and ChatGPT are scrubbing the internet and producing AI-generated artwork, scripts, and stories.

Not only is the creative community upset, there are ramifications in the business word. Some courts are ruling that AI-generated content cannot be copywritten.

This could have a major impact on corporate intellectual property policies and impede the ability to implement AI tools.

Here are some articles on the topic:
(1) The Verge – The Scary Truth About AI Copyright
(2) Falcon, Rappaport, & Berkman – Exploring the Legal Minefield of ChatGPT
(3) CBR – AI-Created Comic Could Be Deemed Ineligible for Copyright Protection