Comments on: Visualization of Idea Failure http://venturedig.com/tech/visualization-of-idea-failure/ Capital, Creativity, Culture Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:19:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Scott http://venturedig.com/tech/visualization-of-idea-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-870 Scott Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:51:10 +0000 http://venturedig.com/?p=761#comment-870 Donna -- I completely agree. It's a funny illustration, but it also can be a painfully awakening experience to go through. Luckily, I've learned to lay-out expectations, communicate as much as possible (at least once a day), and document everything with my team. I think it's the best way to get stuff done--have at least one quick call a day, and use either campfire (37 signals) or another chatbox for questions. Donna –

I completely agree. It’s a funny illustration, but it also can be a painfully awakening experience to go through. Luckily, I’ve learned to lay-out expectations, communicate as much as possible (at least once a day), and document everything with my team.

I think it’s the best way to get stuff done–have at least one quick call a day, and use either campfire (37 signals) or another chatbox for questions.

]]> By: Donna Brewington White http://venturedig.com/tech/visualization-of-idea-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-871 Donna Brewington White Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:47:08 +0000 http://venturedig.com/?p=761#comment-871 This is sad, funny and often oh too true. Touches upon one of my pet peeves, all having to with communication, interpretation and learning the language of the client/customer. It's the provider's responsibility to learn the language of the customer, but the savvy customer will take a share in the responsibility. Too, I think that the role of interpreter is often overlooked -- someone who can bridge the gap. Yes, I am only touching on a few points here and taking this in the direction of my own perceptions, but the beauty of a good illustration is that it says more than words can convey -- often more poignantly -- and has a wide range of applications. Summary: Great illustration. This is sad, funny and often oh too true. Touches upon one of my pet peeves, all having to with communication, interpretation and learning the language of the client/customer. It’s the provider’s responsibility to learn the language of the customer, but the savvy customer will take a share in the responsibility. Too, I think that the role of interpreter is often overlooked — someone who can bridge the gap. Yes, I am only touching on a few points here and taking this in the direction of my own perceptions, but the beauty of a good illustration is that it says more than words can convey — often more poignantly — and has a wide range of applications. Summary: Great illustration.

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