Category: Business
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Can designers and developers ever be friends?
While working on one project as a consultant, I worked with a team where developers genuinely resented designers, feeling their designs made life harder. The designers, lacking the technical knowledge to communicate effectively with the developers, unintentionally created friction between the two teams. “There is a deep mistrust between us and developers”, one designer told…
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Pushing beyond limits – the secret to a more fulfilling life?
Whatever I do – no matter if it is life or business – I love to be surrounded by people who are better than me. These people push me forward, allow me to grow, inspire and help me make better life decisions. They also ask difficult questions not a lot of people will be willing…
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No bullshit mentality
I live by what I call the “no bullshit mentality”. This means I’m always honest, whether the question is personal or business-related. I’ll always respond with complete honesty—though sometimes, I may take a more diplomatic approach. In the past, during initial interviews for potential projects, I’ve focused on getting to know the clients while allowing…
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Never give up
It was a cold, April morning as I woke up in Manang, a small village high in the Himalayas. It was an acclimatisation day, meant to help our bodies adjust to the altitude. I planned to hike to the Ice lake some 1000 metres above Manang. I hadn’t packed lightly as most people do, because…