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Classification schemes

Classification schemes. I've just stumbled across a paper on faceted classification of information, which talks about applying multiple sets of indexes to [Column Two]

» Note to self: Read this paper.

 

Be careful what you optimize

If you make quarter-on-quarter revenue growth the key measure of corporate success, so important that you run the risk of losing your job if you don't deliver, is it any suprise that executives will attempt to optimize this at any cost?

Stress management techniques

Here is a list of tips for reducing stress that I came across whilst Googling for something entirely unrelated:

1. Caffeine: A surprisingly subtle stressor
2. Sleep: Don't leave home without it
3. How to stop unwanted thoughts
4. Do you have trouble making decisions?
5. More ideas for making decisions
6. What did you expect? (Managing your expectations)
7. Be careful what you say
8. Long distance worrying
9. The art of reframing
10. Attitude is everything
11. Reframing: The upside of a "crisis"
12. If you can't "optimize", then "neutralize"
13. Reframing other people's behaviour
14. Dealing with difficult people
15. Stop giving power to other people
16. Stop giving power to abusive people
17. How I learned to meditate
18. Relaxation techniques
19. The importance of social support
20. Social support: Why and how?
21. Communication aggravation
22. Communication aggravation (part two)
23. The power of permission
24. Good health - It's your choice