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PMS Relief: A Day in the Life

Stacey Douglas — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:35:08 +0000

Ever tried to get a developer to do what you want when you want it? If you haven’t, you’ve probably tried the same thing with a teenager, and trust me, as someone who one at home and many at work, it’s very similar.

This week’s PMS Relief offers a cartoon illustrating a day in the life of a developer, and shows you why can get… distracted. Enjoy!

http://geekandpoke.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341d3df553ef013482cd8faa970c-580wi

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PMS Relief: What Type of Coworker Are You?

Stacey Douglas — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:42:13 +0000

Ever had a coworker no one would ever miss? You probably have one today (most of us do). Here’s the PMS (Project Management Syndrome) relief of the week: CIO Magazine’s 10 Type of Coworkers No One Would Miss. Enjoy!

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PMS Relief: How Proficient Are You?

Stacey Douglas — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:42:56 +0000

Microsoft has posted a great little gem in their knowledge base: The Four Levels of Humor Proficiency. Enjoy!

http://www.microsoft.com/education/competencies/humor.mspx

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PMS Relief: Spot the IT Consultant!

Stacey Douglas — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:08:26 +0000

This week’s PMS (Project Management Syndrome) relief comes from Video Gone Viral: Can you spot the IT consultant just from the pictures? Enjoy!

http://videogoneviral.com/2010/05/spot-the-it-consultant-pic/

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PMS Relief: How Not to Stay Employed

Stacey Douglas — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:14:42 +0000

Picture from Women’s Day

For your PMS (Project Management Syndrome) relief this week, we find a fun little article from Women’s Day Magazine entitled, simply enough, The 7 Stupidest Employee Mistakes Ever. Sadly, I’ve seen one or two that might’ve been stupider in my time, but these are entertaining nonetheless.

Enjoy!

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PMS Relief: Nailing the Interview

Stacey Douglas — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:06:42 +0000

Here’s a fun but short comic on how to really nail an interview… or, alternatively, recognize when you’re really landed talent- and thanks to xkcd!

Marketing Interview

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PMS Relief: Modern Design

Stacey Douglas — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:09:18 +0000

Ever worked on a project where things just seemed to be more and more designed by committee? Ever think there’s probably a better way? Today’s feature will probably be all too familiar.

Here’s a great commentary on how things are done today and a little what if thrown in…

What if the stop sign were designed today?

Enjoy!

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PMS Relief – Powerpointedness!

Stacey Douglas — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:24:30 +0000

This week’s PMS Relief is yet another guide to that favorite application that we love to hate: Powerpoint. Enjoy!

How not to use Powerpoint

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PMS Relief: InterDepartment Competition

Stacey Douglas — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:53:37 +0000

Ever work in an environment where departments were very competitive? At war even? I bet your war was never like this!

A Day at the Office

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PMS Relief: Office Wars!

Stacey Douglas — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:30:50 +0000

Ever feel like getting things done in the office is like going to war sometimes? Imagine if you had to do it this way! (actually, I think it’d be pretty cool)

Here’s the Project Management Syndrome relief of the week: Office Wars!

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