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Author Archives: D. Mark Jackson
On Email Disclaimers
On whether to create email disclaimers that have: no qualms about indulging in the more obnoxious trademarks of legalese, including but not limited to (i) the phrase “including but not limited to”, (ii) the use of “said” as an adjective, (iii) … Continue reading
Goodbye Steve
I just learned that Steve Jobs has died at the age of 56. He changed the way we interact with machines — in transformative fashion — making the world a better place. He’s left a tremendous legacy and inspired a … Continue reading
Thoughts On The iPhone 4S Announcement
The internet has practically shut down with commentary on yesterday’s announcement. So I’ll contribute sparingly. The keynote can be viewed online. It runs over an hour. One gets some basic sense of what Apple culture might look like post-Steve Jobs. … Continue reading
Does Automation Diminish Our Basic Skills?
Pilot Patrick Smith has another interesting article on cockpit automation and flight safety, something this blog has considered before. Has automation reduced pilots’ basic “stick and rudder” skills? His answer: “Probably, yes.” But the more interesting discussion is how automation … Continue reading
Posted in Good Lawyering, GTD, Lean and Six Sigma, Technology
Tagged automation, aviation, e-discovery
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Should You Sit Or Stand At Work?
According to Cornell University ergonomics experts, the key is to “build movement variety into the normal workday.” The bottom line: Sit to do computer work. Sit using a height-adjustable, downward titling keyboard tray for the best work posture, then every … Continue reading
The Aesthetics Of Order
Interesting and elegant conceptual photography from Ursus Wehrli: This video shows how one of the photos sets was made. Watch as the artist organizes a group of sunbathers, and all their gear, into well-ordered groups. Any lessons here? Organizing takes … Continue reading
Posted in GTD, Lean and Six Sigma
Tagged 5S, creativity, over-processing, Sort, Ursus Wehrli
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Back In The Saddle
After a necessary break, I’m back. Normal posting on this site will resume shortly. I look forward to sharing some new ideas with you in the coming days. D. Mark Jackson
Posted in Housekeeping
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A Little Perspective On Technology
Forty years ago, the most advanced piece of technology in a law office — or most any office — was an electric typewriter. That’s a useful anchor when contemplating whether to buy an iPad now or wait for the next … Continue reading
Get Negative, Get Productive?
In honor of Monday being over, here’s news that might make you happy (but hopefully won’t?): Melancholy might just help you hit peak performance, reports Joseph Forgas, a professor of psychology at the University of New South Wales, in the journal Australasian … Continue reading
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Fred Brooks On Failure And Design
Wired Magazine features an interview with Fred Brooks, author of Mythical Man-Month and The Design of Design. My two favorite lines: Brooks: You can learn more from failure than success. In failure you’re forced to find out what part did not work. … Continue reading
Posted in Beyond Categorization
Tagged Apple, design, Edwin Land, failure, Fred Brooks, Mac, Steve Jobs
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