Re: The most important thing...

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Posted by stephenz
2005-02-21 16:35:02

The most important thing(s) for my information managers:

1. Transparent functioning is definitely critical, especially for creative processes… that is, the times I have to dredge thoughts, ideas and experience from the depths of my skull.

2. Flexibility in function; that is, not forcing one type of structure or organizing principle on my work.

3. Information transfer is also crucial… getting information in, stirring it up, and getting it back out again.

4. Reliability… how secure is my information? How stable is the developer creating the program? Do I have a sense that he/she/they will be around two years from now? Do I anticipate that the program will be improved on a regular basis?

5. Presentation… this is the real “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” attribute… How does it feel to use it? Does it make me feel in control of the information? Is it pleasing to look at day in and day out?

Come to think of it, I’m also looking for a girlfriend with most of these characteristics!

Steve Z.

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