3 articles and links tagged with “Y!”

1. My job's value
   November 30, 2008

   Recently, I wrote a short article on the effect a team’s sense of ownership in it’s projects can have on the finished product. The surprising twist in my professional life last week has led me back onto the same train of thought, but I'm coming to it from a slightly different angle.

2. Has Mike been laid off? Yes. Yes he has.
   November 21, 2008

   Yahoo! decided to stop doing development work in it’s German offices, which leaves me in a bit of a bind. I'm suddenly incredibly motivated to look for new work. If you've got leads for me, please drop an email (mike@mikewest.org)

3. The Overton Window at Work
   November 03, 2008

   The ‘Overton window’ is a bit of political jargon that describes how politicians influence the perceptions and debates that go on among the voting public. In this thinly veiled (but mercifully short) rant, I argue that it’s equally applicable to my workplace.