Change Management Buzz words or real value?
A lot of people look at change management as something they should have, but typically do not put the effort into creating processes that are easy to follow and repeatable. At most organizations, processes and procedures are usually nice to haves’ and only become important when there is a problem. Once a major issue is identified, due to a mistake or implementing changes before they were ready to be deployed to end users, do the discussions begin. But after the fire is over and everything is running smoothly again our minds move on to other projects and the fix that was needed and fresh on everyone’s mind slowly becomes less of an issue until it is totally dismissed once again.
An Artists Viewpoint on the Misuse of Website Color!
Having taught in Art College for 15 years as well as exhibiting and having paintings displayed in public collections in the UK, I read with great interest the article recently submitted by Charlene Rashkow titled “Color and its Influence on Marketability.” As an artist, I revel in color and its power and only have to sit in front of a Monet to realize the powerful emotional tug color can have. This very power makes the misuse of color an abuse to the viewer, which means that professional designers are often guilty of color misapplication.
What’s Your Most-Desired Action?
The whole point of a website is to get visitors to take action. If there isn’t a particular action you want visitors to take, then you probably don’t need a website.
The Immutable Laws of Effective Navigation
Effective navigation stands out. It’s clear, obvious, and highly visible.
3 Case Studies on Using Color for Organization
One of the aspects of web design that fascinates me the most is color. Color is a very useful tool that can be used with powerful effects in a website. It’s particularly useful in organizing elements effectively and in creating well-designed page layouts.
Seven Steps to Finding a Job You Love
Today is a great day to begin the journey toward finding a job you will love. Since you are attempting to create a brand new future for yourself, I suggest you give this process some time. Work your way through the steps below over a few weeks. It’s a good idea to approach this program like taking a class. Set aside a specific time each week, such as Monday evenings at 7 p.m. Each week, read one step and work on it. Over the course of the week, be sure to let each step percolate in your mind during your daily activities. The following Monday, note any new thoughts you have had and then begin the next step. If you get stuck or need help, you can contact Deirdre at 207-439-4280 for assistance.
Can Visitors Figure our What your Product is?
In the past few weeks, I’ve become increasingly aware of a major problem among websites: It’s very difficult to figure out what the site is actually selling.
Understanding Network Models – The Cisco Network Design Model
This article focuses on another important network model, the Cisco hierarchical network design model. Very different that the OSI model, this model is used as the basis for designing Cisco networks for security and performance. The article provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each of the model’s 3 layers.
Combine Streams in One Delphi TStream Object
Abstract
This article represents a simple TStream class whose data is based on the number of another Delphi streams.
Anticipate How Visitors Search and Evaluate
If you want a truly successful site, it’s imperative that you learn to anticipate how your visitors operate. After all, your site is dependent on how your customers think, not how you think.