Waking Shakespeare

  Image: 'Sunny Day in Forest' by xzen, https://forum.drawmixpaint.com/discussion/10319/sunny-day-in-forest  O ‘ere it were a silent night, I sleep in jest, my eyes in burdensome heap Far o’er the time that I have woke, to see the path is trodden and me, beneath In this new world to which I have found presence, I see the dwindling beauty Alas ol’ times my loss of life lies heavy under tales of fear and strife   Tomorrow comes and morning brings a most loyal friend, O companion, your light does greet me hence, Whilst I lay silent beneath the ground you kindly shone upon my bed O dear companion, O light of day, unburden me until the end and stay with me 'till I wake again O from head to toe my pain resides lest lost in fortune those moments we share to rid me of this sentiment, Good grief and kind sorrow arise and carry me forth Alas, you are more than just acquaintances now - Shakespeare, W. Up Next: Act 1 Scene 2: Waking in the 21st Century  

  Welcome to "Waking Shakespeare" ye Olde Stage Hands, Bards and Scribblers "All the world‘s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts." -    As You Like It,  Jaques in Act II Scene VII Line 139   About our blog This blog aims to explore how William Shakespeare could leverage information systems and technologies in the 21st century. We plan to dissect the ideas and philosophy of Shakespeare, and explore his past strategies, in order for us to understand how he might utilize the technological advancements that humanity has made since his time.  Now it's time to meet the team! Enter: Shakespeare looking flustered, followed by a band of raucous youths sporting heinous attire... ...................................................................................................................................................................... William Shakespeare - ...

Image: https://crimereads.com/poison-in-the-ear-why-iago-is-the-ultimate-thriller-character/ “See first that the design is wise and just; that ascertained, pursue it resolutely.” Shakespeare and Strategy The lasting influence of the Bard's greatest pieces. The bard hath sprung to mind amongst the team  - a strategic man, old, dead and supreme. Introduction - The Team's Choice Shakespeare - I love him, some of y'all hate him (and rightly so, the bard has indirectly given millions of students across the globe PTSD and carpal tunnel syndrome. Quite the legacy!). The team  and I love creative writing, literature and English so it was a no brainer that Shakespeare would be our strategic leader of choice. Through subsequent posts we'll explore how he, having risen from the dead and integrated himself into 21st century life, could use today's technology to further his strategies and spread his philosophies.  He's a bit of a Bard boy and who can resist one of those? Th...