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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Thinking on Execution
I read a lot, one the most recent books is The 4 Disciplines of Execution which is, of course, about execution. The first few chapters are the most valuable, some really good thoughts on measuring execution, in particular about lagging … Continue reading
Three Not SQL Blogs To Read
Here are three blogs I’ve been reading recently that are interesting. None about SQL, but you might find some value in them. Herding Cats. Project management focused, almost daily content. Lean Blog. Lean techniques, including kanban and kaizen, with a … Continue reading
Invited to the PASS Summit Blogger Table
Earlier this week I RSVP’d to an invitation to sit again at the bloggers table at the Summit. It was nice to be asked, nice to be included. The “bloggers table” is usually at the back of the room for … Continue reading
Misc Links for Aug 29,2012
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Say Seminar, Not Pre-Con for SQLSaturday
I read a note posted on the OPASS LinkedIn site today about our upcoming SQLSaturday and the two pre-cons by Stacia Misner and Kevin Kline. I say and think pre-cons, but does the new DBA? Their boss? Seminar, One Day … Continue reading
Re-Using Phone Numbers at the Office
I’ve been with my current client for just over a year and I still get calls for the previous occupant from vendors, credit card companies, etc. I know that calling is how they figure out the person has moved on, … Continue reading
Five Applicants for the PASS Board
If you haven’t reviewed the list, head to the PASS Election Page. One incumbent, two appointees, one previous candidate, and one new candidate. All still have to be vetted by the Nominating Committee over the next week or so, then … Continue reading
We Need Our Community Leaders to Share Their Views
My friend Jack Corbett returned to blogging recently and one of his comments was not wanting to be the guy that just complains about things he think PASS doesn’t do (or do well). It reminded me of a comment I … Continue reading
Auto Tweets from SQLSaturday
I was chatting with PASS community pollinator Karla Landrum recently and she asked me my thoughts on the auto tweets that get posted when attendees, sponsors, and speakers sign up, especially with regard to privacy. I implemented or drove the … Continue reading
Various Links-August 25, 2012
Great story about a client who didn’t under the different between Skype and Sharepoint – while doing a Sharepoint initiative! It’s a long post, but worth reading. Lack of shared understanding leads to a lot of misery and its often … Continue reading
