Comments on: Cauldron of Friction http://learntoduck.com/business/cauldron-of-friction sometimes it takes getting punched in the face Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:48:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Brian L.Colbert » Blog Archive http://learntoduck.com/business/cauldron-of-friction/comment-page-1#comment-3171 Brian L.Colbert » Blog Archive Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:28:15 +0000 http://learntoduck.com/?p=594#comment-3171 [...] Trying to get deal with all the “business” needs of a start-up: 1) scalable processes, 2) case studies, pricing, 3) go to market strategy, 5) managing cashflow,   and more.  Revenue is on the — because without revenue nothing happens. But giving lots of thought to building the team, which is an excellent transistion to Micah Baldwins post cauldron-of-friction [...] [...] Trying to get deal with all the “business” needs of a start-up: 1) scalable processes, 2) case studies, pricing, 3) go to market strategy, 5) managing cashflow,   and more.  Revenue is on the — because without revenue nothing happens. But giving lots of thought to building the team, which is an excellent transistion to Micah Baldwins post cauldron-of-friction [...]

]]> By: Brian L.Colbert » Blog Archive » Late Sunday night thoughts http://learntoduck.com/business/cauldron-of-friction/comment-page-1#comment-3170 Brian L.Colbert » Blog Archive » Late Sunday night thoughts Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:03:22 +0000 http://learntoduck.com/?p=594#comment-3170 [...] Trying to get deal with all the “business” needs of a start-up: 1) scalable processes, 2) case studies, pricing, 3) go to market strategy, 5) managing cashflow,   and more.  Revenue is on the — because without revenue nothing happens. But giving lots of thought to building the team, which is an excellent transistion to Micah Baldwins post cauldron-of-friction [...] [...] Trying to get deal with all the “business” needs of a start-up: 1) scalable processes, 2) case studies, pricing, 3) go to market strategy, 5) managing cashflow,   and more.  Revenue is on the — because without revenue nothing happens. But giving lots of thought to building the team, which is an excellent transistion to Micah Baldwins post cauldron-of-friction [...]

]]> By: Larry McKeogh http://learntoduck.com/business/cauldron-of-friction/comment-page-1#comment-9016 Larry McKeogh Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:07:59 +0000 http://learntoduck.com/?p=594#comment-9016 A public "cauldron" format can be dangerous as often the stronger personality or loudest has the most to say. This may not be the right thing though and could shut down others from contributing. If you can manage the different opinions and thoughts properly along with getting full participation you may get something good. Not just a bunch of "yes" people sucking up.<br><br>I actually prefer to get difference in opinion in order to fully flesh out the idea. Takes more work, but is generally worth it. A public “cauldron” format can be dangerous as often the stronger personality or loudest has the most to say. This may not be the right thing though and could shut down others from contributing. If you can manage the different opinions and thoughts properly along with getting full participation you may get something good. Not just a bunch of “yes” people sucking up.

I actually prefer to get difference in opinion in order to fully flesh out the idea. Takes more work, but is generally worth it.

]]> By: Larry McKeogh http://learntoduck.com/business/cauldron-of-friction/comment-page-1#comment-8564 Larry McKeogh Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:07:59 +0000 http://learntoduck.com/?p=594#comment-8564 A public "cauldron" format can be dangerous as often the stronger personality or loudest has the most to say. This may not be the right thing though and could shut down others from contributing. If you can manage the different opinions and thoughts properly along with getting full participation you may get something good. Not just a bunch of "yes" people sucking up.<br><br>I actually prefer to get difference in opinion in order to fully flesh out the idea. Takes more work, but is generally worth it. A public “cauldron” format can be dangerous as often the stronger personality or loudest has the most to say. This may not be the right thing though and could shut down others from contributing. If you can manage the different opinions and thoughts properly along with getting full participation you may get something good. Not just a bunch of “yes” people sucking up.

I actually prefer to get difference in opinion in order to fully flesh out the idea. Takes more work, but is generally worth it.

]]> By: Nathan http://learntoduck.com/business/cauldron-of-friction/comment-page-1#comment-8563 Nathan Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:31:13 +0000 http://learntoduck.com/?p=594#comment-8563 I believe that you should hire for a variety of reasons. Competency is surely high on the list, but it is not paramount. Hiring friends is important on a human level, but often leaves a business in the hands of incompetency. One of my favorite paradigms is to hire for attitude and train for abilities. Finding people that fit into your organization requires a multifaceted approach based on social, professional, and directional needs. Some aspects must be selected and others groomed.<br><br>Because of my last job, I should also add that those in charge need to not be incompetent. I believe that you should hire for a variety of reasons. Competency is surely high on the list, but it is not paramount. Hiring friends is important on a human level, but often leaves a business in the hands of incompetency. One of my favorite paradigms is to hire for attitude and train for abilities. Finding people that fit into your organization requires a multifaceted approach based on social, professional, and directional needs. Some aspects must be selected and others groomed.

Because of my last job, I should also add that those in charge need to not be incompetent.

]]> By: jeffrey http://learntoduck.com/business/cauldron-of-friction/comment-page-1#comment-8562 jeffrey Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:14:36 +0000 http://learntoduck.com/?p=594#comment-8562 I don't think I could work in the "cauldron." I realize we're the example of the "other way" of doing it, but the cauldron seems like too stressful of way to get anything done. at least for me... I don't think I could work in the “cauldron.” I realize we're the example of the “other way” of doing it, but the cauldron seems like too stressful of way to get anything done. at least for me…

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