Monthly Archives: February 2010
The NoSQL Movement: The Object – RDMBS Incompatability
I could prove that I’m a dinosaur and say “are you out of your mind — No SQL?” But then, I would be the one out of my mind. I’ve always used relational databases and SQL. In fact, SQL could … Continue reading
It’s One Thing to Hire People Smarter Than You…
…but it’s another thing to learn from them. It’s important to trust your team, but why not get the most out of the experience? Especially if you’re a technologist, you can’t ever stop learning (and probably wouldn’t want to).
“No Surprises”
This is a great follow-up to my previous post about great managers. What Great Bosses Know About ‘No Surprises’ by Jill Geisler at the Poynter Institute really hits the nail on the head regarding managers’ relationships with their employees. Are … Continue reading
Being a Great Manager
From time to time I like to read books or articles on how to be a great manager, so that I can find ways to continuously improve. Tonight, I instead decided to reflect on the qualities I’ve tried to emulate in my [best] managers past [and hope that I've succeeded]. It’s a good way to make sure I’m not slipping, and to continue to find ways to improve. Here’s the short list of advice I’ve given myself: Continue reading