The Difference Between Information Security and Information Asset Protection…

by beanstalk | Dec 11, 2008 | Uncategorized

Michael D. Moberly   December 11, 2008 Analogy – ‘If I find a hole in my company’s proprietary information fence, the job of information security is to patch the hole.  The job of an information asset protection specialist is, in addition to helping...

How Long Can Company’s Sustain Their Intangible Asset Advantage…?

by beanstalk | Dec 5, 2008 | Uncategorized

Michael D.  Moberly   December 5, 2008 If we assume the authors of ‘The Economic Role of Intellectual Property’ (Noonan Haque, Greg Smith, Deloitte, London) are correct, which I essentially do, the key issues in a given industry today are, broadly speaking...

Reputational Risks, Company Culture, and Layoffs: Recession Necessities Or Ineffective Use Of A Company’s Intangible Assets…?

by beanstalk | Dec 3, 2008 | Intangible Assets & Business

Michael D. Moberly   December 3, 2008 As companies increasingly find it necessary (during this recession) to reach deeper in their employee seniority ranks for layoffs; will their ‘company culture’ be adversely – irreversibly affected and come to...

What Happens To Intangible Asset Value During The ‘Meltdown’…?

by beanstalk | Dec 2, 2008 | Intangible Assets & Business

Michael D. Moberly   December 2, 2008 What follows are a series of perspectives regarding the value of intangible assets relative to the current financial crisis, aka recession.  While there are numerous individuals whose expertise in matters related to the...

Getting Intangible Assets On Board and Senior Management Agendas…

by beanstalk | Nov 21, 2008 | Intangible Assets & Business

Michael D. Moberly   November 21, 2008 I’m extrapolting here somewhat, but according to Rob McLean’s fine piece ‘Intellectual Asset Strategy and the Board of Directors’ (IAM December/January 2006), which I believe is still very much apropos...