Feedback
Corporate management often asks for feedback and buy-in with their ideas and programs. Why don't they get it?
2008-02-06
59 reads
Editorials
Compensation
Employee compensation is more than just salary. Steve Jones talks about how you might look at building more effective compensation plans for workers.
2008-02-05
99 reads
2008-02-04
49 reads
More Layers
Less CIOs are reporting to CEOs this past year. Is that a problem? Steve Jones offers some comments.
2008-02-04
56 reads
2008-02-01
343 reads
The January Car Update
The bimonthly update looks at a compressed air car, the X-Prize, daily rentals, and hybrid pickups.
2008-01-31
166 reads
Fixing SQL Server
If we will get a new version of SQL Server every 3 years, how can we make the process smoother.
2008-01-30
231 reads
The Mistake
SQL Server 2008 has been delayed and Steve Jones thinks the entire process of building this version has been poorly handled.
2008-01-29
441 reads
Lost in Translation
Common sense guidelines, removing local administrators and too much money in IT. Steve Jones comments on a few headlines from the week.
2008-01-28
82 reads
Tell Me What You Need
Ever worked on a software project where you didn't get all the requirements? One where the functions and features change in midstream? Steve Jones comments on some possibilities on why this happens.
2008-01-28
97 reads
Blogs
Giving AI Agents Visibility Into SQL Server with MCP
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it actually takes to make an...
The Book of Redgate: Profits
By Steve Jones
Redgate is a for-profit company. We look to make money by building and selling...
Session Materials for Techorama & DataGrillen 2026
I’ve uploaded the slides for my Techorama session Microsoft Fabric for Dummies and my...
Forums
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