Leaving Code the City
My time is up at the charity. I left Code the City, Aberdeen’s coding for good charity that focuses on using open data. I was… Read More »Leaving Code the City
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Tell people how to collaborate
People don’t always know what you think they know. I was interviewed by someone for their MSc thesis on team collaboration recently. She reminded me… Read More »Tell people how to collaborate
Fixing things is part of any other process
Fix things as you go instead of letting them pile up. I’m working on a project and keep finding things that need fixing as I… Read More »Fixing things is part of any other process
Support the quiet ones on your team
The quiet one has lots to offer. Many teams have a quiet person. They may say little during meetings, and their output will vary. A… Read More »Support the quiet ones on your team
Read more to think more
Read to learn helps you learn to think too. I’ve always been one to read. I remember going about junior high school with a book… Read More »Read more to think more
Focus on one task at a time
You go slower when you juggle multiple tasks. Repeat after me. Working on multiple items, tasks at the sam time slows down everything. A better… Read More »Focus on one task at a time
Enable innovation in collaboration
Innovation is more likely when more people work on the task together. I’ve mentioned elsewhere that working on your own is less fun, and that… Read More »Enable innovation in collaboration
Skip estimates and just start the work
Estimates slow you down, and offer little in return. Forget estimation. All you need to do is determine what your next step should be, and… Read More »Skip estimates and just start the work
Work with others when you can
It’s always better to work with other people than to do the work on your own. I’ve been working on another project for about a… Read More »Work with others when you can
Know your work preferences
Learn your work routine preferences for less hassle I’m currently out of my normal routines. This means less time to write these posts and do… Read More »Know your work preferences