Newsletter Issue 2
Happy New Year!!!
The curtains on 2007 have finally closed, a gruelling year for both businesses and individuals alike. Somehow amazing how we all made it. On the brighter side this year saw an increase in confidence in local software development companies, more and more organisations acquired locally developed software. Internet use by Zimbabweans has continued on the upward trend. However it is very disappointing to note that the use of e-commerce is still very slow compared to the rest of the world. We all anticipate that 2008 will be prosperous and good for business.
This month’s newsletter focuses on improving organisational and personal efficiency hoping it will give you a great start in the new year.
10+ things that can send an IT project off the rails
Note: This list is based on the article “How to identify a failing project,” by Jason P. Charvat.
Depending upon the unique aspects of a situation, a multitude of reasons can cause a project to go out of control. Here are some of the most common risk factors. More…
Improving your personal efficiency
Ever wondered what it takes to improve one’s personal efficiency. Is it your tools, work ethic or it is the culmination of both? What kind of work ethic does one require then? Are there any tools that one could actually use to improve their efficiency? How much do the tools cost? Do we already have these tools? This article will try to answer these questions as briefly as possible.More…
Traits of a good programmer
Ever wondered what it takes to be a good programmer. Here is a list of things that I think makes you a good programmer:
- The most important thing is to read certification and design pattern books. You do not need to necessarily to write the exams. It’s also good to google for things that you need clarification on. More…
