Tag: management
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Is About.me Worth the Effort?
Is About.me, the directory service worthwhile, compared to LinkedIn for networking? I set myself up as I like the idea of a Virtual Business Card and I think it is valuable as a tool in that regard. When it is all finished it looks close to my WiseStamp signature, but I can’t embed it in…
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Netflix on Corporate Culture
I took the time to actually read this Netflix presentation. I think they really captured the point about not transitioning to a process company when you grow. I know as I moved to opportunities that rewarded effectiveness I always wanted to be the kind of employee that would be ready for this kind of company…
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A nice article on the schedule of a MAKEr
Paul Graham has a nice explanation of the difference in time and schedules between makers and managers at http://paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html. For those of us who have worked at large companies it is the explanation of why we always sound like we have plans (Dilbert) but never accomplish them. One of the nuggets in the article is…