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Poll: Write more or write better?

Posted on October 19, 2010 in this site, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun | 15 Comments

A question on my mind regarding this blog, is this: should I be writing more often? Or writing less,…

Why does transparency matter?

Posted on August 26, 2010 in Management, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun | 2 Comments

In a series of posts, called readers choice, I write on whatever topics people submit and vote for. If…

Why does faith matter?

Posted on July 29, 2010 in Philosophy, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun | 25 Comments

In a series of posts, called readers choice, I write on whatever topics people submit and vote for. If…

Where does our best work come from?

Posted on June 17, 2010 in Management, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun | 12 Comments

In a series of posts, called readers choice, I write on whatever topics people submit and vote for. This week’s…

Does having a big ego help achieve goals?

Posted on May 26, 2010February 28, 2015 in Philosophy, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun | 13 Comments

In a series of posts, called readers choice, I write on whatever topics people submit and vote for. This week’s…

How I found my passion

Posted on May 13, 2010March 17, 2014 in Philosophy, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun | 25 Comments

In a series of posts, called readers choice, I write on whatever topics people submit and vote for. If…

Mistakes Critics Make (and Solutions)

Posted on May 10, 2010January 25, 2021 in Culture, Philosophyby Scott Berkun | 7 Comments

Many critics do not write useful reviews.  I’m confident even critics will agree since after all they’re critics: this…

Gears of War 3: My wishlist for Horde

Posted on May 6, 2010 in design, Software/Web developmentby Scott Berkun | 8 Comments

I own an XBOX 360, but only play a handful of games. Most games I’ve tried these last years…

My favorite books: and why I love them

Posted on April 28, 2010May 2, 2016 in Book reviews, Books, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun | 16 Comments

In a series of posts, called ask berkun, I write on whatever topics people submit and vote for. This week…

Should managers know how to code?

Posted on April 1, 2010 in Management, Microsoftby Scott Berkun | 35 Comments

In a series of posts, called readers choice, I write on whatever topics people submit and vote for. If…

Should Americans get more vacation?

Posted on January 27, 2010October 30, 2012 in Management, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun | 50 Comments

In a series of posts, called readers choice, I write on whatever topics people submit and vote for.If you…

How to create great work environments

Posted on January 13, 2010October 29, 2012 in Creative Thinking, Management, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun | 10 Comments

(Note: In a series of posts, now called readers choice, I’ll write about whatever people submit and vote for.…

What should I write about? You decide!

Posted on December 29, 2009 in this site, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun | 4 Comments

If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been writing about a wider and wider range of things. This is no accident.…

Redesigning this website: feedback?

Posted on August 18, 2009 in this siteby Scott Berkun | 11 Comments

With a new book on the way it’s time to redesign this website, a site still working the same…

Instant feedback for speakers?

Posted on June 24, 2009March 5, 2021 in audiencesby Scott Berkun | 6 Comments

At the  Business to Buttons conference this month, I noticed an interesting way to collect feedback on speakers at…

What virtual seminar do you want me to do?

Posted on January 23, 2009 in On Tourby Scott Berkun | 12 Comments

The folks at User Interface Engineering UIE have been great partners and I’ve done work for them at a…

The lost cult of Microsoft program managers

Posted on January 15, 2009 in Management, Microsoft, rantby Scott Berkun | 26 Comments

Some of you know I worked at Microsoft years ago (’94-’03) as what they call a program manager. In…

Wednesday linkfest

Posted on November 19, 2008 in linkfestby Scott Berkun | Leave a comment

Obama will create the first CTO position for the US government. You can suggest and vote on what the…

Will 2008 election ballots be usable? An expert interview

Posted on November 3, 2008 in design, politicsby Scott Berkun | 5 Comments

At UI13 I had the chance to chat with Dana Chisnell of usabilityworks.net, who has been working on ballot…

New essay: how to pick a president

Posted on September 24, 2008 in history, politicsby Scott Berkun | 7 Comments

45 days to go. We’ve got wars, bailouts, and natural disaster zones galore. What’s the best way to decide…

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