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Chris Ballance

Abstract Guilds of Craftsmen

Originally published at https://chrisballance.com/2017/03/28/abstract-guilds-of-craftsmen/

Mar 29, 2017

Abstract Guilds of Craftsmen

Mar 29, 2017

Chris Ballance

Most Companies have a Data Privacy Policy — So should you.

Having a written policy keeps any decisions out of the hands of arbitrary choice.

Jul 20, 2016

Most Companies have a Data Privacy Policy — So should you.

Jul 20, 2016

Chris Ballance

Build an ecosystem around an ethos — The bottom line is no longer the bottom line

Once upon a time, in an economy far far away, the measure of a company was its balance sheet alone.

May 13, 2016

Build an ecosystem around an ethos — The bottom line is no longer the bottom line

May 13, 2016

Chris Ballance

Ten years ago, today, I lost my mentor, but his teachings were timeless

Twenty-four years might be considered a long time for a mentor-ship, but this one was unique, and started way back in 1981.

Mar 9, 2016

Ten years ago, today, I lost my mentor, but his teachings were timeless

Mar 9, 2016

Chris Ballance

Becoming a Journeyman vs hiring a Craftsman

I recently decided to set out on the somewhat mundane task of replacing my (nearly falling over) mailbox with a nicer brick one. It’s…

Feb 27, 2016

Becoming a Journeyman vs hiring a Craftsman

Feb 27, 2016

Chris Ballance

“I don’t know” is almost always the wrong answer.

Whether you’re asked about the circumference of the Earth, the number of cups in a gallon, or the land speed velocity of an unladen Swallow…

Feb 13, 2016

Feb 13, 2016

Chris Ballance

Automating the whole process instead of fixing the #*@#ing printer

This morning, my wife asked me to fix the printer so that she could print some forms. Sure, I could have spent a few minutes fighting with…

Jan 20, 2016

Automating the whole process instead of fixing the #*@#ing printer

Jan 20, 2016

Chris Ballance

Apparently I’ll read whatever is on the cue card.

This afternoon, I went out for my usual afternoon coffee at Rush Espresso in Latta Arcade. while I was walking, I was responding to a…

Dec 10, 2015

Apparently I’ll read whatever is on the cue card.

Dec 10, 2015

Chris Ballance

Business and life lessons I learned from both my Dad and Sun Tzu

As a student of both my Dad, and Sun Tzu, the following advice has proven useful to me over the years.

Nov 30, 2015

Business and life lessons I learned from both my Dad and Sun Tzu

Nov 30, 2015

Chris Ballance

Chris Ballance

Technical Director at Ballance.it / Lean Software Enthusiast / Startup Junkie / Microsoft Alumni / Photographer / Purveyor of fine nonsense since 1981 - INTJ

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