Roofs and Cigarettes

Roof Gardening Now here’s something to think about: Today I saw a guy on the roof on the opposing part of the inner court yard. Being a curious kind of guy, and not easily phased, I spent some time figuring out how to get to a vantage point where I…

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Team Leader Test Questions

Ten Questions to Test your Readiness to be a team leader. Disclaimer: This is not based on fact, this is based on personal experience (as a WS leader)… 1. When your superior assigns you a new workstream, do you reply (a) yes sir (b) we can deliver within a week…

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A Lesson Learned

An extract in the life-and-times of a project: Wednesday…. 09:31 Mazinga, Chief We have an urgent probelm in Production with neting! Please address with utmost prioiruty!!!! 09:32 Developer, Dude Need a description of the issue and some background info. When did the problem first appear? 09:35 Mazinga, Chief Buisness can…

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Captain’s Log Stardate 20060918.1955D

Today, our CSI:Earth unit was sent on a covert on-planet mission. The emergency operation “What’s Rebranding?” was launched at 07.654 UCT under direct executive command. Our remote sensors detected suspicious packages with no apparent peaceful use. Our COPS (Covert Operations) quickly zoomed in on the only possible use for the…

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