Category Archives: Knowledge transfer

Assessing the Critical Path – Actions – Attributes – Wisdom

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Boomups

  Every business model, at its core, has a critical path …… each step of the critical path requires a skillful application of people, process, and technologies. When converting an existing company into a Boom_Up it is essential to assess … Continue reading →

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Boom_Ups and the Need to Know

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Boomups

  Last week a senior manager ( a young Boomer) was pushing back on my recommendation to give his junior (Gen Y) employees more information about what is going on with their company. “They don’t need to know this type … Continue reading →

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A Simple Truth

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Boomups

  Last week I had a very intense and far-ranging conversation with the president of an award-winning environmental engineering firm. We were talking about Boom_Ups and his experience rapidly growing a company with a large proportion of Gen X and … Continue reading →

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A Radio Interview with Tom about Boom_Ups

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Boomups

I was interviewed about Boom_Ups by the Canadian radio show, The Customer Experience Show. The interview is available on their website or you can listen below. Please have a listen … it’s a good overview of my latest thoughts on Boom_Ups. You … Continue reading →

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Story Telling in South Africa

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Boomups

I recently had a delightful Skype conversation with Lynda Smith, Wisdom Preserver, Connection Specialist,Global Fundraiser, Baby Boomer Marketing EXpert, Early Childhood champion. Lynda is the Boom_Ups guru of South Africa. I was fascinated to learn that South Africa has about … Continue reading →

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The Yoga of Boom_Ups

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Boomups

I ran into Anthony at the book signing of mutual friend yesterday. Anthony created a highly successful Yoga school and is known for his expert knowledge of Yoga and a deep understanding of the philosophies and spiritual traditions associated with … Continue reading →

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Boom_Ups IS Entrepreneuring

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Boomups

Boom_Ups will be the next major wave of business entrepreneuring. A bold statement indeed …. let me explain my rationale for this statement. An unprecedented confluence of events has occurred; they are: Boomers are hitting retirement age – 10,000 a … Continue reading →

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Can You REPLACE a TRUE Leader?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Boomups

I was sadly reminded of this question with the recent, untimely death of Brian Klemmer of Klemmer & Associates. I have been taking leadership courses from his company for the past year. I never met Brian in person but had … Continue reading →

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Our Responsibility to the Young Ones

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Boomups

We have been interviewing college graduates for entry-level positions in graphic design. It brought back a lot of memories of my youth. When I was that age I couldn’t find my butt with both hands. I am so impressed with their … Continue reading →

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Passing the Talisman – A Necessary Condition for S.M.A.R.T. Model Success

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Boomups

The S.M.A.R.T. model guides the Boomer business in redefining the WAY that WORK is DONE and the CONTEXT in which the work is accomplished while TRANSFERRING and maintaining the core essence and  success of the company. Passing the Talisman Boomer … Continue reading →

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