Comments for Dave Talks Shop http://www.davidkspencer.com Thriving in the 21st century workplace Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:08:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Simplicity is a virtue by Michelle http://www.davidkspencer.com/2010/02/18/simplicity-is-a-virtue/comment-page-1/#comment-7317 Michelle Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:08:04 +0000 http://www.davidkspencer.com/?p=576#comment-7317 It's the old "KISS" principle. Simple, elegant and eloquent are the words describing engagement. It’s the old “KISS” principle. Simple, elegant and eloquent are the words describing engagement.

]]> Comment on EDN puts its money where its mouth is by EDN puts its money where its mouth is | Forge network http://www.davidkspencer.com/2010/02/24/edn-puts-its-money-where-its-mouth-is/comment-page-1/#comment-7313 EDN puts its money where its mouth is | Forge network Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:50:35 +0000 http://www.davidkspencer.com/?p=578#comment-7313 [...] more from the original source: EDN puts its money where its mouth is Share and [...] [...] more from the original source: EDN puts its money where its mouth is Share and [...]

]]> Comment on Simplicity is a virtue by Simplicity is a virtue | Forge network http://www.davidkspencer.com/2010/02/18/simplicity-is-a-virtue/comment-page-1/#comment-7308 Simplicity is a virtue | Forge network Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:33:19 +0000 http://www.davidkspencer.com/?p=576#comment-7308 [...] reading here: Simplicity is a virtue Share and [...] [...] reading here: Simplicity is a virtue Share and [...]

]]> Comment on How do you feel at the end of the day? by How do you feel at the end of the day? | Forge network http://www.davidkspencer.com/2010/02/04/how-do-you-feel-at-the-end-of-the-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7295 How do you feel at the end of the day? | Forge network Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:56:38 +0000 http://www.davidkspencer.com/?p=572#comment-7295 [...] original here: How do you feel at the end of the day? Share and [...] [...] original here: How do you feel at the end of the day? Share and [...]

]]> Comment on The web at #20years old by The web at #20years old | Forge network http://www.davidkspencer.com/2010/01/26/the-web-at-20years-old/comment-page-1/#comment-7292 The web at #20years old | Forge network Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:37:27 +0000 http://www.davidkspencer.com/?p=565#comment-7292 [...] more: The web at #20years old Share and [...] [...] more: The web at #20years old Share and [...]

]]> Comment on Casual Friday: Digital Packrat by Michelle http://www.davidkspencer.com/2010/01/22/casual-friday-digital-packrat/comment-page-1/#comment-7286 Michelle Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:35:33 +0000 http://www.davidkspencer.com/?p=562#comment-7286 Hmmm, there should be a new reality show for digital hoarders. Maybe in 2020 there'll be an army of digital hoarding counselors, clinics and maybe even meds!!! Hmmm, there should be a new reality show for digital hoarders. Maybe in 2020 there’ll be an army of digital hoarding counselors, clinics and maybe even meds!!!

]]> Comment on Know thyself. Then what? by Amnon http://www.davidkspencer.com/2010/01/05/know-thyself-then-what/comment-page-1/#comment-7263 Amnon Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:40:48 +0000 http://www.davidkspencer.com/?p=554#comment-7263 I can attest for myself that I dislike the self eval process because I don't feel it makes me a better employee or enhances my performance (especially after doing it 10 times). In addition the appraisal it is at least mentally tied to the pay raise (though raise has been on hold multiple times) so most employee are in a position where the appraisal is one toll used to assess their potential pay increase. I can attest for myself that I dislike the self eval process because I don’t feel it makes me a better employee or enhances my performance (especially after doing it 10 times).

In addition the appraisal it is at least mentally tied to the pay raise (though raise has been on hold multiple times) so most employee are in a position where the appraisal is one toll used to assess their potential pay increase.

]]> Comment on Know thyself. Then what? by Michelle http://www.davidkspencer.com/2010/01/05/know-thyself-then-what/comment-page-1/#comment-7262 Michelle Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:27:26 +0000 http://www.davidkspencer.com/?p=554#comment-7262 I think you're right, I can easily identify the areas of opportunity (let's be real, weaknesses) but find it difficult to write about my strengths. One strategy I've learned to use measurement to describe the outcomes of my work instead of 'bragging.' So, for example, instead of saying "I managed a multi-functional project" which is descriptive, I say "Our multi-functional team achieved x results within the required timeframe." Or something like that. I try to take it away from the personal and into the measurable result. Make sense? I think you’re right, I can easily identify the areas of opportunity (let’s be real, weaknesses) but find it difficult to write about my strengths. One strategy I’ve learned to use measurement to describe the outcomes of my work instead of ‘bragging.’ So, for example, instead of saying “I managed a multi-functional project” which is descriptive, I say “Our multi-functional team achieved x results within the required timeframe.” Or something like that.

I try to take it away from the personal and into the measurable result. Make sense?

]]> Comment on People are talking … are you listening? by ianhf http://www.davidkspencer.com/2009/12/15/people-are-talking-are-you-listening/comment-page-1/#comment-7213 ianhf Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:38:35 +0000 http://www.davidkspencer.com/?p=551#comment-7213 Dave, Fully agree with this - I had a similar thing happen at SNW Frankfurt where I posted a twitter comment and had immediate feedback email from the conference director (see here http://www.grumpystorage.com/2009/11/snw-europe-2009-frankfurt.html). The last 2 paragraphs of your blog are key and critical for any company IMHO - and also relate heavily to their RFE processes and accessibility. Mngt, active listening & action can be the difference between a customer and an evangelical loyal customer. Good stuff :) Dave,

Fully agree with this – I had a similar thing happen at SNW Frankfurt where I posted a twitter comment and had immediate feedback email from the conference director (see here http://www.grumpystorage.com/2009/11/snw-europe-2009-frankfurt.html).

The last 2 paragraphs of your blog are key and critical for any company IMHO – and also relate heavily to their RFE processes and accessibility.

Mngt, active listening & action can be the difference between a customer and an evangelical loyal customer.

Good stuff :)

]]> Comment on It’s that time of year by Charles http://www.davidkspencer.com/2009/11/24/its-that-time-of-year/comment-page-1/#comment-7191 Charles Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:30:41 +0000 http://www.davidkspencer.com/?p=546#comment-7191 Great advice, thanks for reminding us all! Very timely post. Great advice, thanks for reminding us all! Very timely post.

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