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Daily Reading from January 20, 2008
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20 Jan 2008
Links to what I’ve been reading recently.
Social Networks, from the 80s to the 00s — "Written by Brian McConnell As Facebook enjoys its moment in the sun, we should take a moment to step back and look at the history of computers and social communication. Some historical perspective is in order, both to assess the ..."
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How not to apply for a jobApplying for a job isn't that hard, but it does take some minimal effort and common sense.
California State FairThe California State Fair lets you buy tickets in advance from their Web site. That's good. But the site is a horror house of usability problems.
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When your assumptions change, it's reasonable that your project plans and needs change as well. But too many managers are afraid to go back and re-work a plan that they've already agreed to.
If you’re managing other managers, encourage them to hold their own 1:1s. It’s such an important tool for managing and leading that everyone needs to be holding them.
At least 80% of a 1:1 agenda should be driven by your report, but if you also to use this time to work on things with them, then you’ll have better meetings.