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  • Book cover titled "The Chacula Method" with a fireworks display in the background and the subtitle "A Compass for IT Leadership in the Real World" by Michael Chacula.

    The Chachula Method

    Step into the turbulent worlds of three diverse CIOs: Bea Thompson, fighting for survival amidst catastrophic system meltdowns and rock-bottom morale at Pinnacle Corp; Richard Petrocelli, confronting the disastrous public implosion of flawed, untested software at Innovate Solutions Inc.; and Eleanor "Ellie" Vance, wrestling a chaotic Shared Services IT implementation.

  • Book cover titled 'Artificial Efficiency - A CEO's Practical Guide to Winning with AI, The Chachula Method - Part II' by Michael Chachula. The cover features a chessboard with chess pieces, holographic digital effects, a glowing digital brain, and a compass.

    Artificial Efficiency

    The Artificial Efficiency (AE) CEO Playbook is your guide to navigating this new frontier. Written in simple, non-technical terms, this playbook moves beyond the hype and provides a practical, actionable blueprint for merging business strategy with technology capabilities. It's not an IT manual; it's a human revolution, and it must be led from the front.

  • Book cover titled 'The Fallen Tears of the Morningstar: A Chronicle of the Great Demon Chase' by Michael Chachula, featuring an angelic warrior in golden armor with wings, holding a flaming sword, and a woman with a headscarf, set against a stormy sky background.

    Fallen Tears of the Morningstar

    From the pristine dawn of Eden, a single tear of serpentine malice gives birth to Abaddon the Destroyer. Armed with the collected tears of Eve—liquid keys that allow him to travel the river of time—he embarks on a devastating crusade to unmake creation by twisting human history into a symphony of suffering.

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  • Close-up of the number 3 painted in large white font with black shadow on a green background.

    The 3 C's - Collaborate, Control or Complain

    This paper presents a foundational model for understanding organizational culture through the lens of three dominant forces: Collaboration, Control, and Complaining. Drawing from extensive leadership experience, I contend that the prevailing culture isn't accidental; it's a direct reflection of which of these 3 "C's" we, as leaders, consistently feed.

  • Stack of newspapers with a focus on a newspaper titled 'World Business'.

    Artificial Efficiency

    This document is not a theoretical exercise; it is a strategic playbook. System and software standardization must be treated as a non-negotiable requirement for success. By mandating a unified technology stack, a portfolio of franchise brands is transformed from a collection of disparate assets into a cohesive, high-performance platform.

  • Person wearing a white medical coat holding a red stethoscope with crossed arms.

    Fallen Tears of the Morningstar

    The locum tenens industry, a key part of modern healthcare staffing, is facing a major change. Companies are heavily focused on using AI and big data to improve hiring. But this focus hides a serious problem: they are ignoring important administrative areas. This report warns that putting too much attention on technology.