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Methods: Job SLAs?The advantages of attaching a form of SLA to job descriptions.
[5 April 2004]
Trifles: The Usual Rate
In this installment, Blakey pits his hero against a tough opponent ... without any ammunition and with unarmed allies. This action-packed story blasts through the brutal world of management consulting.
[1 April 2004]
Methods: Quick website check
Here are some checks you can do that are quick and simple.
[29 March 2004]
Trends: Sunset for offshoring?
Has offshoring had its day?
[22 March 2004]
Writing: Describing levels
Is there a better way of describing levels than 'high', 'medium' and 'low'?
[15 March 2004]
Resources: Diary
Is it enough to keep your appointments on your phone?
[8 March 2004]
Words: 'With'
Problems with 'with'.
[1 March 2004]
Writing: Writing advertising copy
Here are two techniques for transforming a consultant's report into advertising copy. And when you can use them, even if you don't write advertising copy.
[23 February 2004]
Techniques: Getting feedback
The word 'feedback' needs a new definition for consulting. And the advice you got about not asking closed questions doesn't apply if you really want to get feedback.
[16 February 2004]
Words: 'Hone' and 'cut'
'Honing' may just be the wrong word; 'cutting' can be just nasty.
[9 February 2004]
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