In an interview with Inc., Geneca’s CEO Joel Basgall describes the 15 traits he believes set entrepreneurs apart from the rest of us. Even though entrepreneurs can come from all different backgrounds and demographics, in many ways they are very much alike. Here’s how!...
When a colleague asks you a question that you don’t know the answer to, it can put you in an uncomfortable situation. In this article for Wired, Geneca’s Clare Anderson goes through her five techniques to confidently communicate what she thinks, rather than knows for...
Companies tend to lose their entrepreneurial spirit as they mature and evolve. Processes are put in place, rules must be followed and the organization loses the exciting, fun energy it once had. In this article with Entrepreneur, Geneca CEO Joel Basgall discusses the...
When I was a kid I was told not to do a lot of things. Did that always stop me? Not really. That’s part of being a kid. It’s in our nature to defy logic, be annoying, and satisfy our curiosity. That said (and because I know my kids will inevitably be as immersed in...
Despite software playing a larger role in the enterprise, 50-80% of software projects fail to satisfy the business goals. Why is it that business people and technologists seem to have such trouble collaborating? And how do we fix that? Geneca’s Ryan McClish and Kenton...
If you’re like most companies, when it comes to choosing a product or service delivery partner, you use a Request-for-Proposal (RFP) selection process. Be careful! RFPs can lead you to the very place you hoped to avoid: An arbitrary choice that yields a decision no...
For most organizations, growth, and innovation go hand in hand. Innovation enables you to create new products and services that generate additional sources of revenue. It reinforces company culture and promotes deeper engagement. And it helps organizations attract the...
Geneca is proud to announce that it was recognized at Lumity’s Annual Dinner for its work in helping Lumity improve team effectiveness in its role with the STEM initiative as a liaison between the Chicago Public School system and the business community. Geneca was...
No matter what your business makes or provides, the only competitive advantage you can truly count on keeping is software. Find out how software can help you enhance your product or service and help you discover innovative, new ways to generate revenue. Why You Need...
As a technology company, we’re proud to be part of Chicago’s STEM initiative. We believe that support from the business community will have a huge impact on the ability of Chicago to enable the next generation of critical thinkers and innovators. Not only is this...
Tim Kippley, Geneca’s Chief Strategy Officer, explains how Geneca’s Innovation Challenge, loosely modeled on the hit television show “Shark Tank,” reinforces company culture and promotes deeper engagement. In this Inc. magazine profile, Kippley and Geneca CEO Joel...
Geneca has been named a leading Chicago-area employer in 2013 by the Chicago Tribune, placing No. 7 among local small firms in the newspaper’s new “Chicago’s Top Workplaces” rankings. The prestigious annual list, which comes out each November, incorporates the...
Geneca Business Analysts Cathy Brunsting, Greg Kulander, and Charlene Ceci, will team up at Business Analyst World on November 18, 2013, to address the diverse skills and talents of today’s most successful Business Analysts. The presentation is based on the...
Hundreds of competing companies throughout the country vie for a Best and Brightest designation, but only the companies with the highest quality workplaces can claim it. Today, Geneca announced that it joined a prestigious list of organizations that have been...
