Context is king
June 16, 2015 8:40 am Leave your thoughtsYou’ve probably forgotten what you know. Not the knowledge, but that it’s important. A newbie joins your team or you bring in some outsiders for a project. Your job is... Read more
Author Archives for Nick Shepheard
Stack or strip?
June 15, 2015 8:50 am Leave your thoughtsThere’s always lots to do. Chances are, before you start anything new, you’re already max’ed out. Adding anything worthwhile will likely take more time than you have, chew through meetings,... Read more
Chess strength
June 14, 2015 8:58 am Leave your thoughtsChess starts with learning the moves of all the pieces. It’s clear very quickly that each piece has a special talent and they’re better at some tasks than others. If... Read more
What will you do on Tuesday?
June 13, 2015 8:42 am Leave your thoughtsA clear vision makes a lot of difference. Everyone likes a grand plan, lofty goals and sense of purpose – especially when presented with passion and total clarity. When you... Read more
The easy and the hard
June 12, 2015 8:31 am Leave your thoughtsIt’s easy to talk, it’s hard to do. It’s easy to poke holes in, to obfuscate, to grandstand, to hobbyhorse, to undermine, to devalue, to minimise, to frustrate, to knock... Read more