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We’re not craftsmen and craftswomen

Posted on January 15, 2014 by way0utwest

We’re just not, we’re not craftspeople, at least not most of us. We do what we need to do at work. We get systems working just enough. We get by. That’s a little sad, and one of my goals is to … Continue reading →

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Double Checks

Posted on January 14, 2014 by way0utwest

It’s not the discount double check, but I am a fan of processes that are built to check other processes. When I have a process that runs, or data quality that should be checked, or some other system where I can … Continue reading →

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No Bosses

Posted on January 13, 2014 by way0utwest

Zappos has been a successful company in a number of ways. In addition to tremendous profits, they’ve shown that they can provide amazing customer service by empowering individual employees. Now they’re taking another step forward as they move the company to … Continue reading →

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The Powershell Challenge Day 9 – The Pipelines, deeper

Posted on January 13, 2014 by way0utwest

This is part of my Powershell Challenge, to learn more about PowerShell (PoSh) using the Learn Windows Powershell 3 in a Month of Lunches book by Don Jones. The authors note this is an optional chapter, one that isn’t necessarily one you need … Continue reading →

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