Reminded by @learningbyshipping.com that AI is just like all other business models.
There is a storm coming. But we are ready. #IYKYK
“As it turned out, it was capitalism after all.” - @karaswisher.bsky.social
This week’s #NoMercyNoMalice was written by Ed Elson and read, as usual, by @georgehahn.com. Listen/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
History is always repeating itself. Just need to figure out what part is about to repeat.
I am spending 10,000 hours to master a skill that will undo the last 10,000 hours that I spent on a skill.
The irony of a paywall.
“We’re smart enough to invent A.I., dumb enough to need it, and so stupid we can't figure out if we did the right thing.” - Jerry Seinfeld
Strategy is choices with constraints under uncertainty with competition. It’s not tactics. It’s not process.
Keep seeing organizational challenges because leadership and operations do not have enough shared language.
Yesterday was #GivingTuesday. Today is Thank You Wednesday.
#fundraising #npsky
Today is one of those days where bad data has a measurable cost. #GivingTuesday #NPSKY
I'm running a free 90min workshop to help non-profits get more strategic with social media.
It's Dec 4th 10am GMT. There's six spaces left.
This is part of The Curve - our fully-funded training programme for charities.
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This book (The Mythical Man Month) is an example of why books can be so important and influential even decades later.
Written in 1975, in a very different time, about software engineering: some parts are still relevant today.
The parts that don’t change that much.
Nonprofit does not mean there is no profit. Do not confuse tax status with operating for a public good.
I'm pleased to see @localgiving.bsky.social here. Do explore their Advent messages.
They are of course now on my starter pack of fundraising agencies, platforms and consultants in the UK - sources of professional help for your charity's fundraising.
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End of year giving doesn’t start in December. End of year giving ends in December. #npsky #fundraising
Used to collect nonprofit mailings to look for innovative approaches. Often reminded that what resonated with me did not always work with others.
This holiday season, you can help end hunger in America. With 47 million people facing hunger, starting a virtual food drive with Team Feed lets you make a real impact. Invite those around you to join in and make this a season full of joy. 🧡
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#EndHunger #GiveBack
The Swiss Army Knife: High convenience but low fidelity. Helpful if you have no tools at all, but never as good as a real screwdriver or scissors or corkscrew or knife.
Be careful not to turn your product into a Swiss Army Knife. #Product
“You are not serious people.” - Logan Roy
Bread has been around since 8000BC. Which means the innovation of pre-sliced bread is a relatively new concept.
Happy 95th Birthday Sliced Bread!
#Product #ProductManagement
Subway just dropped $80M to put meat slicers in all stores.
Why does this feel like focusing more on the competition than on customer feedback?
#Product #ProductManagement
https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/subway-rolls-out-store-meat-slicers-us-new-deli-heroes
“It’s easier to break shit apart than it is to put it together.” - Warren the Ape (“Greg the Bunny”)
“The Creature from the Backlog Lagoon”
The world’s hottest day so far.
Keep asking better questions.
Ask to clarify.
Ask to quantify.
Ask to confirm.
#Product #ProductManagement
