Monthly Archives: March 2007

If you want help, ask for it

Posted on March 31, 2007 by Krishna

Some of my friends have asked me to start my jokes by introducing them as such and then saying when they have ended – so that they can laugh at the right time. So: (start) Once upon a time, there … Continue reading →

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The Weight of Old Baggage

Posted on March 30, 2007 by Krishna

Today, I was re-organizing my web bookmarks – the ones I have been collecting over the years. Although it was to be expected, I was surprised to see how many bookmarks were totally outdated – mostly relating to technologies that … Continue reading →

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Collaboration Across Geographic Locations

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Krishna

To state a rather obvious point, the Internet and web-based technologies have enabled organizations to manage projects using teams and employees in different geographic locations across the globe. However, despite the increase in such activities, effective team effort still continues … Continue reading →

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The Procrastination Technique

Posted on March 28, 2007 by Krishna

I recently finished reading “Managing in the Next Society” by the late Peter Drucker. It is a very good book that discusses about the future of business in a world fundamentally changed by the advent of the digital economy. He also … Continue reading →

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Incorrect Dataset – Distorted Analysis

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Krishna

Being in the information technology field sometimes divorces one from reality. A particular case is the extrapolation of results based on Internet audiences as compared to what is happening in the real world. This was brought into focus recently when I … Continue reading →

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5 Great Software Development Blogs

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Krishna

Here are 5 blogs that I really love. They are all related to various aspects of software development. If you are a software professional or an IT manager, I am sure that these will be relevant to you. What is … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s Competitive Openings

Posted on March 24, 2007 by Krishna

More than a decade ago, I read an interview with Bill Gates. I apologize for the lack of proper reference here, as I am unable to recall the name of the book which contained the interview. But the point I … Continue reading →

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The Charitable Reason

Posted on March 24, 2007 by Krishna

Many conflicts in business arise because of misunderstandings between different people. Companies don’t understand what consumers want. Management misinterprets what employees say and vice versa. This is not a theory or off-hand observation – it is a fact of life. … Continue reading →

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Leadership and Sinking Markets

Posted on March 24, 2007 by Krishna

This is the last in a series of posts regarding how companies and their leaders and managers should change their organizational strategies to suit different market conditions. The previous posts are here, here and here. Obviously, this is not a market … Continue reading →

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Leadership and Stable Markets

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Krishna

This is the third in a series of posts regarding how companies and their leaders and managers should change their organizational strategies to suit different market conditions. The previous posts are here and here. Many management books, especially the older … Continue reading →

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