Nagy's Notes

Patterns

The problem is that there are many false prophets out there. Fortunately, one of the more readily available solutions for us all is to study the Bible.

But no matter what your source of inspiration, it is only by learning - line upon line - how inspired things work can we ever hope to separate Gods true ministers, from mankind’s hirelings and monsters.

Chosen?

Interestingly, while millions will tell us of the beautiful experiences we have had reading the Bible, others who are not as willing to repent tell us that reading the book is a complete waste of time. But those who are ready for the message soon learn that God is often only giving others what they hope to receive. God knows that He can work with us only as quickly as we will allow Him to do so.

Why Not?

Yet even those who have not experienced The Way should at least be able to admit that teaching a belief in an after life is a good thing. Why? Because teaching people about eternal consequences is to teach people that, even if mortal laws do not catch one doing evil, that there will still be a hell to pay.

Why is that good? Because when people truly believe in unavoidable consequences for their actions - as our ancestors did – be we inspired or not, as we all seek to earn our reward (or, on the negative side, seek to avoid any punishment – your choice!), any society cannot help but to prosper.
]]> Spirituality http://www.soft9000.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100314-085436 R.A. Nagy Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:54:36 GMT http://www.soft9000.com/blog/comments.php?y=10&m=03&entry=entry100314-085436 The Ideal Comany Structure? http://www.soft9000.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100228-092737 LinkedIn Question: “How do you see an ideal structure of IT company? Who reports who? What's the most effective division?”

Response: The problems I see today have far more to do with leadership, motivation, integrity, and ability than with the enforcement of any static hierarchies.

That said, in general I have noted that in between any corporate team’s top (brain) and bottom (hands) that there is often a gap. I believe that the best organizations usually have a way to support, attract, or encourage a hands-on evangelist. One who can bridge the gap between (for example) the boardroom, and the trenches.

Never exclusively an architect, yet never truly a sergeant, the best practice is to grow or recruit people who have a passion for the work, as well as a driving need to tell the truth.

While the passion for completing any task properly can be hard enough to locate, the ability to keep telling everyone the truth often requires that your evangelists have either a superior moral, if not financial, reserve to fall back on. –While wage slaves make extremely marvelous ‘yes men’, they seldom have the intestinal fortitude required to tell everyone the truth, even as they see it.

In short, there is no ‘magic structure’ to find or to enforce. Instead, I believe that the more successful, motivated, and honest the people one has to work with, the better any company will be.
]]> Tactics http://www.soft9000.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100228-092737 R.A. Nagy Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:27:37 GMT http://www.soft9000.com/blog/comments.php?y=10&m=02&entry=entry100228-092737