“Calling all Traffic Managers!”
Next week, I'm traveling to Chicago, IL for the Second Wind Network, "Certified Agency Operations, Workflow and Efficiency Seminar." The agenda consists of the following topics, among several others: The…
“Punch in, punch out, Maverick.”
I spend much of my work life speaking with the managers and principals of advertising and creative services firms. Each agency faces unique workflow challenges, but one of the most…
Communication on the Rocks
At Developware, we live and work in close proximity to Bourbon country -- Kentucky. Bourbon whiskey can be consumed in many different ways. It's the featured ingredient in Mint Juleps,…
Feelin’ the love
Have you given your Traffic Manager a hug today? Perhaps you should. Without an effective traffic management infrastructure in place -- both systems and personnel -- how would projects make…
Skip Intro
I visit websites -- lots of websites -- many of them belonging to ad agencies. I've found that browsing an agency's website can tell me a lot about the company…
“Efficiency? There are plenty of apps for that.”
I recently had the privilege of attending Second Wind Network's Traffic Management seminar in Chicago. There are many challenges facing the small- to mid-sized agency market; we simply must maximize…
Keepin’ it real… lean.
Recently, I found myself having a discussion and reading an article about the value of “lean” software. The concept of “lean” is informed by a philosophy of minimalism: don’t let…
“Dude, where’s that file?”
At Developware, we often tout CurrentTrack’s universal accessibility through an array of browsers and devices as a significant benefit. Our clients tend to agree! Access to information about your business…
So quiet you can hear a job drop.
Unless you’re using a web-based project management system, that is. Half of our staff is out today, literally. During the summer months, our managing partner blesses us with “partner days.”…
Going green.
You’ve heard the directive a million times – “Go Green!” Companies are rewarded for swapping out energy-consuming light bulbs and electronics for those less harsh on the environment. We teach…