As we wind down the year, I’ve been reflecting on what topics had the industry buzzing in 2016, and the role Citisoft played in that dialogue. From outsourcing, to EDM, to #blockchain, if we didn’t talk about a hot topic in an Industry Perspective or conference, you could find it here on our blog. We strive to be at the forefront of topics that impact our clients while offering our own tried-and-true best practices for project management. Our blog also gives readers an insider’s glimpse into the life and experiences of our consultants. If you want to see pictures of Sam’s puppy, vacation with Roberta, or navigate college prep with Steve, we’ve got you covered here.
Reflecting on a great year in the blogosphere begs the question, which were this year’s top posts? I can’t pick favorites, but today I’m sharing a glimpse behind the curtain with a countdown of 2016’s top posts by web traffic:
Though it clocks in at the end of our top ten list, this is a personal favorite of mine. Mike Despo pieces together the mystery of why a team may look productive… when it’s anything but. Key lessons for meeting productivity: build an agenda, don’t invite everyone and his cousin, don’t fill an hour if you don’t need an hour. Easy, right?
Alex Marangoni is a member of Citisoft’s exclusive “boomerang club” and his first blog post explains why he loves consulting and what pulled him back to Citisoft. Spoiler: it wasn’t the free snacks in the kitchen.
Is there a clear distinction between VP, Director, Principal? Is a Senior Analyst even senior? Ken Barnet ponders these questions and discusses three learnings from a career spent in a jargon-filled industry.
Maybe this post comes in at #7 because Warren Buffett is a smart guy. Maybe it’s because Ben Keeler is a smart guy. Or maybe it’s the title… you have to admit you’re curious, no? I won’t spoil this great post by summarizing it here, you’ll have to read it yourself.
This thoughtful post from Mike Chevalier discusses why the line between active and passive management has blurred and how active managers need to adapt to survive. This one is a must-read for asset managers.
When Tom Secaur publishes a blog post, we know it’s going to be good. Never one to mince words or shy away from a little controversy, Tom delivers big in this post on why firms often gravitate toward Big 4 consulting firms.
David Quirk tells us who the best is—click through to find out! …not falling for it? To figure out the best provider for you, David offers eight key questions to determine your needs before selecting an outsourcer.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what does an infographic add up to? In this case, it’s four of the top trends in our IP Sweet Sixteen—16 Trends that Are Shaking Up Asset Management Technology and Operations in 2016.
Should the industry have anticipated the retirement of Barclays POINT? David Bates explores this question and takeaways from this year’s market event to better assess vendor risk in the future.
This wasn’t just our top post of the year, it was the most trafficked by many multiples. We surveyed the Barclays POINT user community to find out how users felt about its retirement and next steps. Takeaways? The timeline is short and this event will have a BIG impact on fixed income.
And that wraps up our list for 2016! There were quite a few gems that were just shy of making the top ten, but I’ll leave those for you to discover. Stay tuned for more great content in 2017, including our yearly outlook IP. Thanks for reading and Happy Holidays from all of us at Citisoft!
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