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📅 April 23, 2018

Databases Overview – Laying The Groundwork

In this episode, we continue the series of overview discussions. This time around we will cover a databases overview. We looked at SDLC in the prior installment of this series and will discuss databases in a two-parter. This first part…

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📅 April 20, 2018

Free Advice and Paid Advice – What Are You Paying For?

It is not uncommon to hear some give you free advice and follow up by saying you get what you pay for. Sometimes that is true. Unfortunately, bad advice can cost a lot if you follow it. On the other…

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📅 April 18, 2018

Making a Change to Stir the Pot

There are many ways to improve productivity. When hockey coaches substitute a goalie for no apparent reason, they are looking to spark a response by making a change. This same approach can be used in business or with any group…

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📅 April 16, 2018

SDLC – The software development life cycle simplified

A few years ago we created a one day course to teach IT to those that were not technical but still needed a general understanding of it. We covered six main topics, and the first was SDLC. Short for Software…

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📅 April 13, 2018

Assumptions and Patience – Reducing Stress in Your Life

I do not know about you, but my most significant challenges in life come from assumptions. When I am right, I can be ahead of the game and look like a psychic. On the other hand, mistaken assumptions can make…

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📅 April 11, 2018

Super Stars and Role Players – Building A Team

In my years of managing and coaching, I have found that the most significant challenge is often building a team out of the individuals. A good team will have a diverse cast of characters. This diversity is essential for the team to…

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