I was at the BOS2008 conference, and enjoyed Jason’s talk ‘live’, and it was good to see it again here as a refresher, as I was still affected by jet-lag and a 33 hour trip during the actual day!
Jesus A. Domingo
on 22 Oct 08
Really great and informative talk. Thanks for putting this video up!
Jan Erik
on 22 Oct 08
Great talk! I once ten years ago created a RAD-team for a large bank, and my first things was to throughout all specs and instead involve the end-users building from user-interface and downward. It was a huge success but after two years the IT-department did not like that “all” departments wanted us instead of them, so I had to leave (and so did all the developers in the RAD-team). So I can say by personal experience that the things you talk about is great stuff that more people should listen to. Thanks!
Really interesting approach on how to manage projects and customer requests. I liked especially the part about managing or not managing “lists”.
Rich B
on 23 Oct 08
I don’t do hard core software per se, but I really take the “whole keep it simple, do it well, and interface being a top priority” to heart, I would add “idiot-proof” :)
The bit about interruptions at work is spot on and it’s funny how headphones don’t seem to discourage people.
As it is the case with any true principle, the ones that you outlined in this talk Jason are applicable not just for the business of software but to any other business and outside of that realm also.
I have a dilemma – let’s call it the
Keep it Lean vs. Win Client’s Confidence dilemma.
In order to keep my software process as lean as possible I want to get rid of most bullshit planing documents. I don’t want to spend lots of time on detailed estimations and projections for ridiculously far away future events. But… my clients feel more confident having these documents, having this information… Industrial era managers really enjoy plans, backup plans, controlling the execution of these plans…
Is there any good way of dealing with industrial type of managers, but also keep the process as lean as possible? How to reassure and win the trust of all those guys with the Command & Control kind of mentality and do that in the most efficient way?
Thank you for sharing this inspiring talk.
I especially like your ideas on how to keep your team together.
Anton
on 24 Oct 08
Jason as ever is great.
Mark Friesen
on 25 Oct 08
Totally agree with Vladimir. Working in a web agency with large corporate customers, this sounds very recognizable. Any comments on that Jason?
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About Jason Fried
Jason co-founded Basecamp back in 1999. He also co-authored REWORK, the New York Times bestselling book on running a "right-sized" business. Co-founded, co-authored... Can he do anything on his own?
Christophe Maximin
on 21 Oct 08This talk is just right on time, I released my web app today :-)
I love the “you look to solve simple problems” thing… I hope clients are actually interested, even if your company doesn’t have real “gravitas”...
Sean
on 21 Oct 08Always enjoy your talks, Jason. You have a way of re-motivating me to get something lingering done. Waiting, anxiously, for your next 37signals Live!
Alejandro Moreno
on 21 Oct 08Great talk, Jason.
In particular I like the part about how to track feature requests; just ask your Customer Support people!
I feel like that doesn’t get done very often.
Brian
on 21 Oct 08Great video. Lot of nuggets in there.
dan
on 21 Oct 08Very nice. I listened to the whole thing. My compliments to the chef.
Matt
on 21 Oct 08Thanks for sharing the video. I always enjoy them, and it really makes me think.
StartBreakingFree.com
on 21 Oct 08Great talk….I assume this it the one you rehearsed a bunch of times that you didn’t like as much??
I remember you said you had another one where you spoke with no slides and un-rehearsed and you said you thought it was even better.
Would love to see that one too! Brian
Clayton
on 21 Oct 08Jason, I really enjoyed listening to this talk, there were a lot of good points and “exactly!” moments. Thanks!
Devan
on 21 Oct 08I was at the BOS2008 conference, and enjoyed Jason’s talk ‘live’, and it was good to see it again here as a refresher, as I was still affected by jet-lag and a 33 hour trip during the actual day!
Jesus A. Domingo
on 22 Oct 08Really great and informative talk. Thanks for putting this video up!
Jan Erik
on 22 Oct 08Great talk! I once ten years ago created a RAD-team for a large bank, and my first things was to throughout all specs and instead involve the end-users building from user-interface and downward. It was a huge success but after two years the IT-department did not like that “all” departments wanted us instead of them, so I had to leave (and so did all the developers in the RAD-team). So I can say by personal experience that the things you talk about is great stuff that more people should listen to. Thanks!
Loic Didelot
on 22 Oct 08Really interesting approach on how to manage projects and customer requests. I liked especially the part about managing or not managing “lists”.
Rich B
on 23 Oct 08I don’t do hard core software per se, but I really take the “whole keep it simple, do it well, and interface being a top priority” to heart, I would add “idiot-proof” :)
The bit about interruptions at work is spot on and it’s funny how headphones don’t seem to discourage people.
Martin Carrion
on 23 Oct 08As it is the case with any true principle, the ones that you outlined in this talk Jason are applicable not just for the business of software but to any other business and outside of that realm also.
Thank you!
Vladimir Tsvetkov
on 23 Oct 08The talk on the video is great!
Robin Jakobsson
on 24 Oct 08Thank you for sharing this inspiring talk. I especially like your ideas on how to keep your team together.
Anton
on 24 Oct 08Jason as ever is great.
Mark Friesen
on 25 Oct 08Totally agree with Vladimir. Working in a web agency with large corporate customers, this sounds very recognizable. Any comments on that Jason?
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