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    Every software developer's dream ...

    Flatter management structures and new empowerment models are getting more and more attention. They may not be mainstream and may not be suited to many companies, but in the drive for employee engagement and administrative efficiency, some are prepared to take on quite radical experiments, such...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    Thanks Nick, I do need to spend some time coming up with a strategy for the next stage. I need to identify a niche and pursue that. It would be hard to begin to develop a brand with credibility if there's lack of focus. If this is to be an add-on service rather than a main sale, then I'd need...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    I've worked commission only for a fairly large Health Cash Plan Provider and felt totally shafted and wouldn't wish it upon anyone else. I've also worked commission only for a friend on a very informal basis and know that it isn't that satisfactory (to say the least!) If I was to offer this...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    I'm more than happy to do this, however, my situation is that I still work full time and I don't think an out of hours approach would work (?) (I know that at some point I'm going to have to get out of my comfort zone and make some kind of approach that will feel awkward at first.) I thought...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    OK, let me take a step back. The readers of this thread must be few and far between now! Despite the thread going in a direction I hadn't intended, it has been massively useful to me and a big thanks to everyone who has contributed. The intention was to ask for advice on how my site could be...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    Hi Nick, thanks for taking a look at the site - the first person beyond immediately family and friends to see what I spend so much time doing! In answer to your questions: For public groups anyone can raise an issue. In private groups, the owner gets to decide whether everybody does, or...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    Digital Maoism? It's a fairly long article and hopefully interspersed with as much humour as the early part - I'll continue to read, however it strikes me that Lanier's opinion is maybe just a health warning on the use of a power tool rather than a strong case for ridding the world of power...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    Thanks Nick, I'll haven't come across Jaron Lanier before, but will find time to read the article in full and make a decision whether the book will be useful background reading. The bit I did read seemed to be critical of Wikipedia. Sure Wikipedia isn't perfect, but many people find it quick...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    Wow ... a lot of input there, thanks folks. Let me try and deal with a few of the points raised. What really stands out is webgeeks's point about the elevator pitch. I'm painfully aware I'm not a salesperson, although the few people I've discussed this with (family and friends admittedly) have...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    The key is to prioritise issues and then set deadlines for discussion. Everyone has an opportunity to make an input, but that doesn't mean the group will value that input. The least popular ideas are eliminated in stages. Sure, businesses have many issues to deal with, but if you set too...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    Brilliant articles! I believe what I've done is to address the issues discussed and to come up with a solution. For example ~ not everyone's opinion carries equal weight ~ (I'm paraphrasing) Absolutely right! That's why the web app I've written has a staged voting system. You filter out the...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    Haha, thanks Nick. There may be some truth in what you say that most employers don't care about their employees and vice versa, but there's a heck of a lot of lip-service being paid in HR departments to employee engagement if nothing more! The way most companies attempt to engage staff is via...
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    Every software developer's dream ...

    ... that the app you've devoted all that time to will go viral! But what's the best way to get an initial buy-in for something that is both a private business application and a free public service? My "killer app"? A Consensus Decision Making Process (CDMP) to support employee engagement. Oh...
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    What inspired you to start your business

    "Just doing it" may work for some. For others, without passion, drive vision, dogged persistence and exceptional people skills you're going to fall behind the competitiors who have all of these things and more. Reflecting on my own experience of failure, I sometimes wish I hadn't just done it...
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