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Category Archives: Technical Ramblings
When It’s Too Much
Communication is a delicate balance of give and take. If you take it too far in either direction, then it overwhelms and becomes ineffective. In today’s age of instant communication via any number of tools, it’s possible to keep talking … Continue reading
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Staring Into the Abyss
Peter Thiel is once again challenging societal norms. But this time, he’s questioning the integrity of an educational system that has not paid back on its investments. We have always been told that if we seek to better ourselves with … Continue reading
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Perception
“Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.” We hear these words often, but do we really pay attention to the incorporated warning? Every product that is created will have fans and haters. Some people think that Scions are ugly, … Continue reading
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The Other Side of the Coin (Negotiations – Part 3)
It seems that our current obsession with the art of haggling has finally reached the ludicrous levels. Of course, it’s not wrong to make sure that you get what you paid for. But what happens when you expect to receive … Continue reading
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Creative Construction
I was catching up on the business news, when I came across an inspiring piece from LA Times (through Circuitnet) talking about an effort in Albany, NY to bring manufacturing back to the United States. Alain Kaloyeros, a physics professor … Continue reading
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When Communication Channels Break – Part 2
I’ve always championed communications, as it is a valuable tool with which to teach and to learn. I believe that the people who “operate” the company understand the immense value of having open dialogues that expand our boundaries and lead … Continue reading
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When Communication Channels Break
We live in a world where we’re constantly inundated with talk…news talk, political talk, family talk, educational talk, online chats, and the list goes on. But somewhere along the way, we just stopped communicating. Instead, the talks have turned into … Continue reading
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How Consultants Can Help Companies (Negotiations, Part 2)
I’ve spent much of my career working in the manufacturing arena that gave me the opportunity to learn operations from the ground up. My titles have been varied, and have helped build my knowledgebase: estimator, expeditor, planner, buyer, and technical … Continue reading
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Creativity Can Even Be Found Anywhere – Even Negotiations
I never really thought that it was necessary to think creatively when developing a technical service proposal. With my expertise as a buyer and estimator, as well as being a business owner, I’m lucky that I’m able to write my … Continue reading
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A Few Words About Technical Communications
This seemed like a good place to continue, as this is who I am. I’ve been working as a technical communicator before I even knew of the title. Like most technical writers, I fell into the job by accident when … Continue reading
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