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I'm just going to throw this out there, but I think this list is BS. There's really only two bullet points you need: 1. Get things done. 2. Make sure peopl
by j_baker 15y ago
I'm just going to throw this out there, but I think this list is BS. There's really only two bullet points you need:
1. Get things done.
2. Make sure people know you're getting things done.
...and not necessarily in that order either. Being labeled "impractical" is the kiss of death in a startup.
Do those things, and most successful startups won't care about the other bullet points.
- marquis 15y agoI appreciate a new employee making suggestions as to how we can streamline processes, make documentation better, get up later and do the same amount of work.. don't underestimate how valuable it is to have a fresh pair of eyes.
- j_baker 15y agoI would argue that they fall under "getting things done". Because they do help people get things done, right? :-)
- kaybe 15y agoI guess you can either have two bullet points and elaborate them quite a bit (because not everything is obvious to everyone) or just make more bullet points like the original. :)
- j_baker 15y agoAsk and you shall receive: http://jasonmbaker.com/get-results http://jasonmbaker.com/get-results ...although this probably isn't a ton better. :-)
- marquis 15y agoI do disagree with your 'you can be an asshole %X more if you are getting results'. In fact I would consider being an asshole indicative of not getting results as it can alienate your co-workers (and boss!).
- mkramlich 15y agoagreed. though also "3. don't be a jerk/asshole" should be up there, in order to not pollute the culture and make company less attractive/retentive for coworkers.
- j_baker 15y agoFair enough. It is amazing what people are willing to put up with if you meet 1 and 2 though. :-)
- brc 15y agoI think the idea of writing down your first impressions for later referral is a very good one. Once you become immersed in the problem domain, you tend to quickly lose that very high-level view that you first had as an outsider.