Frank's conference calls hygiene checklist
Frank’s conference call hygiene checklist When it is my meeting introduce Everyone don’t let people get distracted start on time. better put the start of the meeting 5 …
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Masks and recognition systems
Has anyone checked how face recognition software work with masks on? Will all the past learning have to be redone? Back to using ears as an unique identificator (from …
Candour/Candor
I recommend using the word candour/candor instead of honest in all your conversations. It is ok to not-be-candid, but not being honest is a no-no.
Does 6 thinking hats method work?
Hello readers, I’ve finished reading six thinkings hats, a well known method to make decision faster and meetings more productive. I really like the theory and the …
Struggling with workload? My recommended first step
I used to feel overloaded first thing in the morning, simply by looking at all the numbered red dot showing over apps like: emails, slack, skype, calendar, paper stack …
Fun quote on computers
If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into a committee, that will do them in. - Bradley’s Bromide
What to always do while on the phone
Put a smile on your face. The subconscious of the listener will notice. Evolution has tuned our capability to understand other people emotions (to fight or flight) that …
Want a good memory? Learn to learn
I have a terrible memory, and at school that was kind of a problem as most of the world, education is about memorising things. Until a training I did (from Jim Kwik) …
When all you know is theory, reality seems like a problem to solve
When all you know is theory, reality seems like a problem to solve - Frank Contrepois
Beware of the leader without scars
Until recently, I was saying that I do not want managers; I want leaders. That’s bullshit! Managers and leaders are both needed, and this quote summarises it so well …