Design Matters (8): Where’s that file?
I can make a reasonably sensible filing system, but tend to fall down when it comes to the practice of administrative maintenance. Like personal hygiene,… Read More »Design Matters (8): Where’s that file?
administration
Congratulations, you’re the legal department
Startups are (by necessity) filled with generalists; big companies are filled with specialists. People underestimate how effective a generalist can be at things which are… Read More »Congratulations, you’re the legal department
On pushing through ambiguity
Ambiguity makes simple tasks hard. It often occurs when: You don’t know what’s required (at all), and don’t know how to find out You know… Read More »On pushing through ambiguity
The Toolkit – Part 1: Foundations (12) – core activities
This post is part of the working draft of the DriverlessCrocodile Toolkit (read more here). I’d love comments, links to resources related to the theme,… Read More »The Toolkit – Part 1: Foundations (12) – core activities
Spec-ulation
If you’re asking someone to do something for you, an appropriate spec goes a long way. A good spec saves everyone time and effort* and… Read More »Spec-ulation
Show me the money
Love it or loathe it, you’ve got to know where the money’s going to come from, and where it all goes. Get it right from… Read More »Show me the money
Your role (1)
If you’re leading an organisation or a team, a big part of your job is to help others to do their jobs. The reference escapes me, but… Read More »Your role (1)