Tag Archives: Microsoft

Competition or Cooperation

Posted on December 4, 2013 by way0utwest

I once worked in a company with a stack ranking system. I was a manager, and hated the idea of ranking the people reporting to me in this system. I had a good staff, managing all three major RDBMS platforms … Continue reading →

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Becoming an MVP

Posted on October 31, 2013 by way0utwest

I see a lot written about the Microsoft MVP program and the various impressions the MVPs leave in the community. It seems that the view of MVPs is mostly positive in the community, and I hope that I do my … Continue reading →

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If we can do it, so can you

Posted on September 16, 2013 by way0utwest

We hear constantly about the benefits, and potential pitfalls of cloud based applications. There are certainly reasons to move to the cloud, or stay away, depending on your particular situation and requirements. However one thing I hadn’t thought was viable … Continue reading →

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The Future of Knowledge Measurement

Posted on September 11, 2013 by way0utwest

This is part 3 of a 3 part series of thoughts on certification and Microsoft technologies. We’ll never be able to completely and accurately measure a person’s skills in technology. At least not in any cost- and time-effective way. Ultimately … Continue reading →

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