Why understanding what you REALLY need is important to finding the right solution. In his Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series of sci fi books, Douglas Adams pokes fun at man’s need to define a purpose for our existence. He…
Category: Scott’s Spot
Polar Opposites
The upside to getting down with other people’s working styles. In a job interview nobody ever says they don't like working with other people. That's generally a clear warning sign that they might be anti-social, selfish, or generally unable to…
National Hug an Engineer Day
Take some time today to give some props to the engineers who turn visions into reality. Lately business headlines seem to be all about our Captains of Industry coming up with bold new ideas and introducing them to the world…
Acting with Intent
Everything you do should be deliberate, even the things you choose NOT to do. I learned how to drive a car in New England where they still think roundabouts are a good idea and nobody has any patience. Where it’s…
All Things Not Being Equal
Why trading function for hype is a bad thing. I can’t read technology articles anymore. It seems that these writers (journalists - not experts, mind you) are increasingly focusing on the hype of the new tech products without getting into…
Better Teams and Gardens
Picking the right process isn’t always about picking the best process. Chris and I wrapped up an ongoing team-building exercise yesterday. Because R. Alliance is an awesome (and green) company, we built a garden outside of our corporate headquarters, where…
Avoiding Avoidance (Part 2 of 2)
Tips for attacking risk indicators head on, instead of avoiding them (Part 2 of 2). We’ve all had those days, the ones where we are too busy “putting out fires” to get to the things we really wanted to get…
