{"id":1674,"date":"2014-09-28T01:04:44","date_gmt":"2014-09-28T05:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/qxf2.com\/blog\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2014-11-14T04:27:50","modified_gmt":"2014-11-14T09:27:50","slug":"cool-things-read-week-21-sep-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qxf2.com\/blog\/cool-things-read-week-21-sep-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Cool things I read this week (21-Sep-2014)"},"content":{"rendered":"

I read. A lot. And these are the five most interesting things I read this week. Its a mix of making software, satire, chess and culture. <\/p>\n

1. The case for a rudimentary 1.0<\/a>
\n2. Kinds of process engineers hate<\/a>
\n3. Edgar Schein talks culture<\/a>
\n4. Funny fake news about Mangalyaan<\/a>
\n5. Karpov anecdote: May be I am better?<\/a><\/p>\n

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My notes<\/h3>\n

1. The case for a rudimentary 1.0<\/a>
\nI am about to sign off on version 1.0 of a product. I reread this article to remind myself that there is more to judging quality of early stage software. <\/p>\n

2. Kinds of process engineers hate<\/a>
\nI’ve been trying to get my team to go light on process. The question invariably comes down to how do we identify good process? This Rands in Repose article is a good starting point.<\/p>\n

3. Edgar Schein talks culture<\/a>
\nEdgar Schein<\/a> is a big, big, big name in the field of culture and organizational psychology. This 18 minute video was eye opening for me. My favorite product to test in my career has been a product that surveys culture in a highly risk conscious industry. Edgar Schein pooh-poohs surveys in general. He also claims engagement surveys are perhaps the only survey worth administering. Its always good to be aware of arguments against your products. <\/p>\n

4. Funny fake news about Mangalyaan<\/a>
\nSatire that hit close to home for me. <\/p>\n

5. Karpov anecdote: May be I am better?<\/a>
\nWisdom from a kid. This is a great anecdote about a young Karpov narrated with characteristic passion by Alexander Roshal. <\/p>\n

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