🚴Chasing the Yellow Jersey: Why Tech Strategy Should Be a Long Game, Not a Sprint
Tech wins aren’t sprints, they’re stage races. Here’s why your strategy should be built for endurance, not just speed. Inspired by the Tour de France.
Technology Planning
Strategic insights for evaluating your current tech environment, prioritizing needs, budgeting wisely, and creating technology roadmaps that support growth.
Latest
The Hidden Costs of Google Workspace: Where Your Budget's Slipping Away
Cut Google Workspace waste. Audit tools, reduce redundant apps, and stop overpaying for licenses, cloud storage, and unused GCP resources.
License Creep in Microsoft 365: Where Your Budget is Disappearing (and What to Do About It)
Cut Microsoft 365 and Azure costs. Uncover hidden license waste, avoid overpaying for add-ons, and optimize your subscription strategy.
From the ISS to Windows 10: Planning for End-of-Life in Technology
Learn why planning for the end of life of hardware, software, and cloud tools is essential to a strong IT strategy. This post offers practical steps for reducing risk, managing costs, and preparing for what's next.
What Taylor Swift's Masters Can Teach Us About Knowledge Management
Taylor Swift’s reclaiming of her masters is more than a music industry milestone, it’s a powerful lesson in knowledge management, intellectual property, and strategic asset control. Explore how her bold moves mirror the principles of KM in this real-world case study for mission-driven organizations.
We’re Not Just About Technology — We’re About Mission Enablement. Here’s What That Really Means.
Let’s start with a confession: At FireOak Strategies, we adore great technology. We’re the people who voluntarily organize
Getting Ready for AI Starts with Cleaning Up Your Knowledge
AI won’t organize your knowledge for you — it will amplify what’s already there. Learn why strong knowledge management is the foundation of AI readiness.
Knowledge Management in 2025: What's Emerging, What's Evolving, What Matters Most
KM in 2025 is more dynamic, distributed, and people-centered than ever. This isn’t just a trends list — it’s a look at what’s really changing and why it matters.
Your First 5 Steps Toward AI Readiness (No Magic Required)
AI doesn’t require a magic wand — just a smart strategy. Here are 5 clear, practical steps to help your organization get ready for AI in a way that actually works.
What is Mission-Aligned Tech Strategy?
Discover how a mission-aligned tech strategy helps nonprofits and purpose-driven organizations choose tools that support their goals — not distract from them.
Data Loss Prevention Best Practices
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is more critical than ever — but it doesn’t have to be complex. Here are five updated best practices for 2025 to help your team protect sensitive data without slowing down.
How to Mitigate a PR Nightmare if You Experience a Data Breach
Five practical steps to mitigate risk, lead with transparency, and protect trust during a crisis.
