If you are in a software leadership position, this is worth your time.
A Conversation with Ed Catmull – ACM Queue.
Key quote: “When computer graphics became practical, it reintroduced technical change into this field and invigorated it.
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Posted in agile, management, people, Pixar, Worth reading
Tagged agile waterfall methodology costs, Business, software, strategy
One of the best things you can do for your personal productivity (and the productivity of those you manage) is to make sure that people have the right tools for the job.
To keep it brief: monitors are cheap, your time is expensive. 23″ 1920×1080 monitors are on sale now. Have a look at the Dell Days of Deals here ($159, $100 off!), but this is a great monitor at a great price. Comparable deals can often be found elsewhere (Newegg, NCIX, TigerDirect). Full disclosure: I have no financial interest, and I don’t get an affiliate marketing fee; I just feel strongly about this, and I worked on a laptop with a great external monitor both in my home office and my corporate office for years. It makes a difference!
Cheers,
Dak
Posted in cheap, do it now, frugality, investment, management, time management, value
Tagged Business, Displays, Hardware, Liquid crystal display, Peripherals, Productivity, time management
