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“Before the Internet, we thought the cause of stupidity was the lack of access to information. Well, it wasn’t that.” David Dunning, the social psychologist… Read More »Why don’t business analysts use the frameworks we’ve got?
Have you noticed that software apps seem to be getting worse? Every day, my iPhone wants to update apps where the developer is seemingly proud… Read More »The business analyst’s role in ensuring quality, and why it matters
Back in the early 2010s, I wrote an article on the blog of the company I co-founded at the time, Publisha, which was backed by… Read More »“The Dirty Dozen” Marketing Processes that every internet start-up must master
WARNING: Don’t read this article if you’re just trying to pass an exam, because I extend the standard BOSCARD technique far beyond the textbook. I’m… Read More »Super-BOSCARD: the best way to write a project Terms of Reference.
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As a pundit during a snooker match at the Masters 2017, six-times world champion Steve Davis, one of the game’s most successful ever players, said… Read More »Inspirational words from Steve Davis, world champion snooker player
I assembled the following list of Uber safety tips for an article that didn’t get used. The tips are still useful, so here they are:… Read More »Uber safety tips: staying safe with Uber / Lyft / any taxi
If you need to make sure your writing is clear, the website Readability Score can help. I’m not connected or affiliated to this website… Read More »How to use Readability Scores