Via Larry Osterman I found this inspiring article.The article mentions that the "silly questions" inexperienced users tend to ask, are often worth listening to - which is so, so true. But when I think about it, I never do - which was why the article caught my attention. I have to learn to not automatically say "no, that's not how it works" or "no, we can't do that" when someone questions the functionality of an application I'm in charge of.Note to self: be openmindedly optimistic when talking to ......
Okay, so it's not really news, but I stumbled across this excellent post about the office design of Fog Creek Software, Joels company. Two things came to mind: 1) I wanna work there! and 2) It's a fantastic filosophy to have as an employer, that the work space actually matters. Not only for those working in it, but also when having to find new employees. There's nothing new about the everyday effect that our surroundings have on us, but in the software industry (and many other industries), it tends ......