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Though one could argue if you higher smarter people you might have less "oh shit" days?
by bruceb 12y ago
Though one could argue if you higher smarter people you might have less "oh shit" days?
- kenrikm 12y agoNot everything is about code and servers, a lot of the "oh shit" stuff comes from external factors that even a intelligent person would not be able to foresee or avoid. I think the point is to hire smart resilient people, not just smart people.
- scobar 12y agoI agree with this comment as well as the overall theme of the article. Smart people may be able to foresee potential "oh shit" moments, but realize that multiple factors which contribute to those moments are outside of their control. Therefore, smart and resilient people will be able to take the hits and adapt as they dig themselves out of the lows.
- rhizome 12y agoAre you saying that if we looked at companies that have indeed hired smarter people, they would be found not to ever have had "oh shit" moments?
- watwut 12y agoI would expect the companies with capable management and employees to have less "of shit" moments and mostly not to repeat then same "of shit" moment every deadline. By capable I mean not only smart, but also able to plan etc. For example, if unforeseeable things in your business happen often, you can and should plan for them. E.g. know what the priorities will be in advance (what is more important speed or quality?), take aside some money/time for solving these etc. If the company spends too much time putting out fires, then something is wrong no matter how smart they think they are.
- rhizome 12y agoIsn't that a tautology?