This entry on the nsftools blog rings true...
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There is a new blog entry at nsftools titled Managing Change. Very good reading for a couple of reasons. First off is the whole issue of taking the time to learn the new technology. This isn't something that is just going to happen. You actively have to plan for this and do it, whether or not it happens on work time or your own time.
The second issue (which hurt a little) was the matter of not keeping up with new features as the old ones still work fine. There is a person I work with at a client site who kids me about some of my "habits". For instance, I still prefer to use the workspace instead of bookmarks. I find it makes the development process easier. His response is "that is SO R4!". In his mind, I'm someone who uses the "old" methods because I didn't keep up with the "new" ones. While in many cases it's a matter of preference and efficiency, there is still an element of truth there. I have to ask myself if I've really made the effort to use "new" methods or if I've just taken the path of least resistance in order to keep working "faster"...
Interesting things to think about...
There is a new blog entry at nsftools titled Managing Change. Very good reading for a couple of reasons. First off is the whole issue of taking the time to learn the new technology. This isn't something that is just going to happen. You actively have to plan for this and do it, whether or not it happens on work time or your own time.
The second issue (which hurt a little) was the matter of not keeping up with new features as the old ones still work fine. There is a person I work with at a client site who kids me about some of my "habits". For instance, I still prefer to use the workspace instead of bookmarks. I find it makes the development process easier. His response is "that is SO R4!". In his mind, I'm someone who uses the "old" methods because I didn't keep up with the "new" ones. While in many cases it's a matter of preference and efficiency, there is still an element of truth there. I have to ask myself if I've really made the effort to use "new" methods or if I've just taken the path of least resistance in order to keep working "faster"...
Interesting things to think about...
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