About Jeff Hayes


Jeff Hayes works with senior leaders navigating complexity, pressure, and change. His work focuses on helping leaders slow down, see patterns more clearly, and make sound decisions in uncertain conditions.

Coworker Dilemmas Resonate with Readers

Posted by Jeff Hayes on August 13, 2012 in Archived


This post reflects earlier thinking and context. It’s preserved for reference but no longer represents the primary focus of AlignTech Solutions. In reviewing searches that led individuals to our website and blog…

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Coworker Dilemmas Exist on a Large Scale

ROI of Culture on IT Alignment

Posted by Jeff Hayes on July 31, 2012 in Agile


What does culture — that quality in groups of people that govern what we believe and how we behave — have to do with “getting things done”? And by extension, what does…

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How Does One Measure the ROI of Culture on IT Alignment?

Which Apps and Devices Are Best for Foreign Travel?

Posted by Jeff Hayes on June 21, 2012 in Archived


This post reflects earlier thinking and context. It’s preserved for reference but no longer represents the primary focus of AlignTech Solutions. This is a reprint of an article I wrote on mobile…

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Which apps and devices are best for foreign travel?

Technology Alignment in a Global Context

Posted by Jeff Hayes on May 20, 2012 in Agile


During a recent trip to Japan I found several examples of how culture plays a role in the success of certain types of business. So dramatic are some of the differences between…

Technology alignment can be a great benefit to companies of every size.

Mobile Apps and Your Business

Posted by Jeff Hayes on February 29, 2012 in Archived


This post reflects earlier thinking and context. It’s preserved for reference but no longer represents the primary focus of AlignTech Solutions. This is a reprint of an article I wrote on mobile…

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Mobile Apps and Your Business. Image Copyright Tom Richmond.

Poverty and Technology as 2012 Dawns

Posted by Jeff Hayes on December 31, 2011 in Archived


This post reflects earlier thinking and context. It’s preserved for reference but no longer represents the primary focus of AlignTech Solutions. Have you ever participated in a poverty simulation? If not, I…

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Poverty and technology are related.

Using Doodle to Make Your Life Easier

Posted by Jeff Hayes on October 18, 2011 in Archived


This post reflects earlier thinking and context. It’s preserved for reference but no longer represents the primary focus of AlignTech Solutions. This is a reprint of an article I wrote for Insight…

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Doodle is a great business concept.

Managers: The Everyday Evangelist

Posted by Jeff Hayes on May 23, 2011 in Archived


This post reflects earlier thinking and context. It’s preserved for reference but no longer represents the primary focus of AlignTech Solutions. This is the fifth article in our series entitled Managers: The Good…

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The everyday evangelist has a lot of energy

StreetBall Tournament is 20 Years Old

Posted by Jeff Hayes on May 8, 2011 in Archived


This post reflects earlier thinking and context. It’s preserved for reference but no longer represents the primary focus of AlignTech Solutions. The StreetBall Tournament hosted in the City of Neenah, Wisconsin –…

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StreetBall 3-on-3 has become a Neenah institution

Managers: The Artful Dodger

Posted by Jeff Hayes on March 25, 2011 in Archived


This post reflects earlier thinking and context. It’s preserved for reference but no longer represents the primary focus of AlignTech Solutions. This is the fourth article in our series entitled Managers: The Good…

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The artful dodger never seems to be responsible for anything that happens