December 2006 Boomer Bulletin
Boomer Consulting is committed to offering innovative and relevant instruction as a valuable resource for our readers. Each month we feature industry leaders selected from our Boomer Technology Circles™.
Our contributing author for December is Peter Henley. A member of Boomer Technology Circle #2. Peter is an integral part of the firm Clark Nuber in Bellevue Washington as its Information Technology Director. This month he reveals his discovery of a simple, yet highly effective, method for password protecting the hard drive on a Dell laptop.
Password Protect a Laptop
December 5 | Peter J. Henley CITP.CPA, MCP | IT Director, Clark Nuber CPAs
We all know the importance of securing information on our laptops, but encryption technology can interfere with some applications, and requires more time and management. A great alternative is the hard drive password, already built into most laptops.
A Look Ahead at 2007
December 5 | Jim Boomer, MBA, Senior Consultant
I would like to start with a sincere “thank you” from the entire Boomer Consulting team. Our clients and partners have strengthened the networking power of the Boomer Community and made 2006 a successful and fulfilling year for all of us at Boomer Consulting. With 2006 coming to an end, I would like to provide a snapshot of our major initiatives in 2007 as we continue to strive to improve customer service and enhance the value provided to members of our community.
Tips on Conducting a Successful Firm Summit
December 5 | by L. Gary Boomer, CPA, CITP, CEO
Why a “Firm Summit” and not a “retreat”? “Retreat” implies that you are looking to the past and moving backwards. “Firm Summit,” on the other hand, implies a more ambitious approach—one that incorporates a broader participation base that will distinguish your firm from its competition.
Boomer Technology Circles™—Right For You?
December 5 | Scott Morrill, Multimedia Producer and Writer
I’ve yet to enter group therapy, but I have coached little league baseball. When I started, it didn’t take long to make this observation: Just about any message—like throwing to the proper base—is delivered a hundred times more effectively by a peer during a game than by a coach during practice. This is essentially the message I hear from our Circle members. Listen to some of their comments below and hear for yourself!
December 2006 Circle Update
December 5 | Ken McCall, MBA, MCP, Senior Consultant
November marked a resurgence of activity in the Boomer Technology Circles! Three Circles met during the month, with the other four scheduled for early December. BTC #1 and BTC #2 met during the week before Thanksgiving, followed by BTC #3 in the week following the holiday.
Why I Hate Change
December 5 | Doug Donald, Publications Editor
The New Year is almost upon us, and it beckons for change. For reasons almost too mystical to understand, human beings perceive a new number at the end of the year as a benchmark for changing habits and beginning new endeavors. But for most of us, few changes will actually stick.