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Productivity is a finite resource

When you start depleting it, eventually you will run out. At that point, the only way to be productive again is to not try being productive :) Embedded Link Why Crunch Modes Doesn’t Work: Six Lessons Executive Summary. When used long-term, Crunch Mode slows development and creates more bugs when compared with 40-hour weeks. More [Continue reading]

Estimation on software projects can by tough

#Drupal experts Lulabot are sharing their thoughts and workflows (and even a budgeting spreadsheet!) Embedded Link The Art of Estimation | Lullabot Two Truths About Estimation. The first truth about large software projects is that it’s nearly impossible to provide an accurate estimate at the outset. A modern web site is a collection of small [Continue reading]

Remember to stretch your neck! :) http://cursorgaze.com/?p=1507

Remember to stretch your neck! :) http://cursorgaze.com/?p=1507 via +Guy Kawasaki

The state of management tools

You have to wonder how far development of business software has progressed, when spreadsheets is being voted as the the best tool for the simple task of a to-do list. My personal choice is Apogee Team, but I’m biased :) More: Five Best Group To-Do Management Tools | LifeHacker

Free Video Sharing Tools For Businesses

With the announcement yesterday about Facebook’s Video chat feature, there is more interest surrounding ways that you can share the apps running on your screen as well as your mug across a video link. There are dozens of Web conferencing products that I have cataloged here and I will mention a few of these services [Continue reading]