Workplace

After reading Paul Graham’s post and Seth Godin’s post about makers and managers I couldn’t help but think that a manager at any level of an organization operates on a manager’s schedule by definition, not by choice, and that for a manager to operate more as a maker it takes a lot more than...
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I caught myself playing the quota games last evening. “You need a woman in this venture…” I told a guy acquaintance as we were discussing the objectives of a particular enterprise. Of course it had to do with business and high tech as well – but thinking back I am annoyed at myself for...
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Whenever I read stories about rumored massive layoffs I am reminded of the striking differences I have witnessed in the way those potentially affected react to such rumors. The reactions are usually a reflection of the overall company culture, morale and work ethic. In companies where bureaucracy and politics rule, people tend to react...
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Chances are you will spend your working life in the safety and comfort of a well-established company. This should not be enough to keep your entrepreneurial spirit locked up. Sure, traditional organizations are not famous for their adventurous mindset and quick decision-making. Even those that have managed to become poster children of corporate innovation...
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About a year ago I picked up a new habit: multitasking in meetings. I decided that bringing along my laptop to every meeting would give a hefty boost to my productivity since it would allow me to: take notes directly on my laptop, saving me all the time it takes to transfer notes from...
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I recently attended a demo of the most advanced video conferencing technology I have ever seen. Larger than life screens, pixel perfect picture, crystal clear sound, unlimited bandwidth and super-fast processing created a unique experience of 8 people sitting around a virtual table, seeing each other in real size and communicating in real time. ...
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