Monthly Archives: August 2018

Gamification is the best way to increase productivity

Gamification is the touted as the best way to improve motivation but why? This article examines the psychology and approach needed to work with Gamification. Psychology ROI, Goals, Metrics and Rewards Managing the Fun Getting started [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”] Psychology In a nut shell To quote Mary Poppins “In every job that must be done, there is an …

Cipher suites and their ciphers keep data secure or do they

Cipher suites are collections of ciphers and used to keep data secure across the Internet. This article explores what a cipher is and a cipher suite does. Please consider this a “general” introduction to the area.  I skirt past a lot of the math and operational precision of what goes into specific modern cipher suites.  I do this in favour …

Follow the Moon scenarios for modern business

Follow the Moon (FTS) and Follow the Sun (FTS) scenarios for modern business involves being open 24/7 but 3 different global teams work a normal 9 to 5 day. This article examines the hows and whys this scenario can work for businesses and how to go about setting up your own solution. Working hours Project setup Sense checks [read more=”Read …

Work distribution for thinking managers

Work distribution is one of the primary responsibilities of a manager but which approach works best? This article examines not only the mechanisms but the psychologies to the different approaches to help you choose what’s best for your business. This article is for all managers who would like to sense check their approach to work distribution. Background Generalisations Approaches Work …

Person-centric design, what is it?

Person-centric design is a way of perceiving systems and data that focuses on the people rather than the system. A person-centric approach is a strategic win for your business. This article introduces the area and its advantages and offers a way of updating your approach without throwing out the baby and the bathwater. Focused on solutions from a business / …