This [post](http://www.creativeclass.com/creative_class/2009/11/03/locating-where-the-talent-is/) over at Creative Class brings up a broader issue. It's hidden in the India outsourcing comment about the pendulum is swinging back toward not outsourcing. If you have a critical mass … [Read more...]
Men With Pens: How To Kill Scope Creep
Great [post](http://menwithpens.ca/scope-creep) on a real problem with any project -- defining done. The product version of this is feature creep and it can crush a teams spirits. Defining done is the single biggest thing that any project needs to nail early and confirm often. … [Read more...]
I Hate People: Hating Email
Email is my nemesis. I try to ignore it but I am so trained to react to it that it saps my productivity. I am getting better thanks to [InBox Zero](http://inboxzero.com/inboxzero/), [Zen Habits](http://zenhabits.net/) and [I Hate People](http://www.ihatepeoplethebook.com/) but I … [Read more...]
Topic #4: Marketing Basics
##Talking Points## * A market is anyplace where goods and services can be exchanged * The Marketing Mix (The 4 P’s): Product, Price, Promotion and Place * Find the customer pain and cure it profitability * Marketing focuses on the needs of the customer while sales focuses … [Read more...]
I Hate People: Eight Soloist Secrets to Getting Your Work Done
I really like this Soloist concept since it gets past the whole **individual contributor** stigma (i.e. can only work alone) and focuses on excellence alone and as part of an ensemble (group). The soloist needs others to thrive but also needs alone time to master his … [Read more...]
