While working with a client many years ago, there was a full-time employee named David. David was a con artist, or at least he was in my mind.
He had an incredibly powerful way to convince people he was excellent at his job.… Read the rest
Whenever a challenge arises – usually in a business context, but it could be personal – try to think of at least three solutions.
Why at least three?
To start, it’s really important to think of more than just one option.… Read the rest
How do you know whether you’ve captured all the client’s requirements?
Let’s say they’ve asked for a new feature, and wrote it in their own words. They are probably not as technical as you, so it’ll be in business-speak. Note: Be cautious if they try to solution it (we’ll save that conversation for another day).… Read the rest
I just finished a Slack conversation with a nonprofit client.
The conversation started because I recently implemented a nightly batch job that automatically generated tax receipts for their donors. This is what she requested.
Her exact words were, “Do you think we could automate the tax receipts when a donation from an individual (over $20) comes in through the website?”… Read the rest