Bart Perkins
Contributing Columnist
Bart Perkins is managing partner at Louisville, Ky.-based Leverage Partners Inc., which helps organizations invest well in IT.
IT mission, vision and values statements: Foundations for success
Compelling vision, mission, and value statements provide brief but powerful descriptions of an enterprise’s purpose and method of operating.
What is change management? A guide to organizational transformation
New systems and strategies can be highly disruptive to your business. Organizational change management can help ensure your transition to new processes goes smoothly.
9 hidden risks of telecommuting policies
As the boundaries of the enterprise shift, IT’s ability to support and protect remote work environments must shift correspondingly. Here’s how to develop a comprehensive telecommuting policy to mitigate potential liabilities.
What is ERP? A guide to enterprise resource planning systems
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software standardizes, streamlines, and integrates business processes across finance, human resources, procurement, distribution, and other departments. Here's what you need to know about these key...
What is the H-1B visa? Requirements, processes and FAQs
The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals to work in the U.S. when qualified Americans cannot be found. Here are the requirements, processes and latest changes for this controversial nonimmigrant hiring...
5 ways newer ERP systems overcome traditional limitations
Few enterprises look forward to updating their ERP. It is hard work, not leading edge, and rarely enables the business to increase sales. When your enterprise requires an ERP refresh, take the following actions:Here's what you need to...
What is supply chain management (SCM)? Definitions and best practices
Supply chain management (SCM) enables enterprises to source the raw materials or components needed to create a product or service and deliver that product or service to customers.
Brexit creates supply chain uncertainty
Monitor Brexit closely to avoid having your supply chain disrupted. If you don't, Britain’s exit from the EU might not be the only exit in your future.
Lessons from a flight gone wrong
United Airlines’ mishandling of Flight 3411 provides powerful lessons on how to avoid creating a crisis.
H-1B: A good system gone bad
The H-1B visa has worthy goals but terribly flawed implementation. It’s time to fix it.
Lifelong learning is no longer optional
Organizations need to encourage employees to continue acquiring new skills throughout their careers.
