So keeping this series going until I run out of reflections (not very likely), or until I get bored of this topic (more likely). We’re now on step 3. Phase 1: Freaking out and sending a lot of messages to old friends, colleagues, and LinkedIn connections. Phase 2: Thinking about the modern workplace and the […]
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Evaluation’s shift towards irrelevance, my network trust fall, and other reflections
Things are looking up. And while I retain a hefty bit of cynicism, I feel better about the future. The following are thoughts I considered keeping inside my head. But after all the help and support I’ve received over the last few weeks, it didn’t feel right to keep them in. So, here we go, […]
Forget dashboards, start with better data user interfaces
How do you interact with data? Is it through a report or brief? A place where you’ll find the data has been selected, polished, and tailored for a very specific purpose. A purpose that may or may not match your needs. It is through a series of tables or charts? Generic visuals with row and […]
Can you help me find a new job?
Thank you to everyone for your kind words and encouragement after learning I lost my job. It means a lot to know that I have so much support. And for those of you who shared with me your own personal stories of job loss, hang in there. Even though I’m searching, whatever I can do […]
Design without Evaluation: a Horror Story
Okay, so I’m jobless right now. So I could sit around and mindlessly click the “Easy Apply” button on LinkedIn or I can write about some of the many things that are on my mind. For the moment, I’m going with the writing thing. I put our new car in reverse. And slowly I back […]
I lost my job, here’s why, illustrated (bonus: 4 lessons learned)
There is a saying among sociologists, “so you might not have a job, but at least you’ll know why.” Well last week, a little over 8 months since I started my position at EnCompass, I lost my job. My first ever lay off. Losing a job can be a taboo subject. But I think there […]