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Goodbye Workshop

Today, after 6 years, I returned the keys to the space where we spent so many great times. There have been dreams, hard work, fun moments, and above all, so many good memories. It’s a bit of a bittersweet moment for me. On one hand, it’s the end of a chapter, but on the other, we hadn’t been using the workshop for some time, and it was too much expense to keep it up. ...

2024-11-04 · 12 min · 2450 words · Víctor Jiménez Cerrada
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How to write messages so you are read

You’ve probably experienced that situation where you send a message and get no response. In this article, we’ll go over several tips to help structure your messages in a way that encourages others to read and reply. There will always be people who don’t pay attention—whether because they’re juggling multiple things, you’re not their top priority, or they have attention deficits. One thing is clear: if we structure our messages so they’re easier to process, they’ll be better understood. ...

2024-10-27 · 8 min · 1639 words · Víctor Jiménez Cerrada
Capitán Golo overwhelmed by the ammount of feedback he is receiving.

How to Offer and Receive Feedback (and Come Out Looking Good)

Throughout the last five chapters, we’ve explored how to manage ideas from conception to overseeing implementation. One recurring theme in these articles has been that by sharing our idea, we open the door for others to offer their feedback. I’d like to end this series of articles with some advice on how to handle these contributions and criticism. This article continues the series How to Implement Ideas Without Killing Anyone: ...

2024-10-20 · 7 min · 1406 words · Víctor Jiménez Cerrada
The four phases of the project, with objectives and measurements for each phase.

Executing Ideas: Setting Objectives and Tracking Progress

You’ve had an idea, you’ve presented it, and you’ve been given the green light. Congratulations! Now, you’re leading a project. 🎉 There’s a lot to do, but don’t get overwhelmed. We’ll take it step by step. Make sure to do things right! Since this project is your initiative, it will be especially important for you to follow best practices. There’s plenty of literature on how to manage a project, so instead of repeating the usual advice, in this article I’d like to highlight some tips that aren’t mentioned very often or that have truly made a difference in my experience. ...

2024-10-13 · 3 min · 614 words · Víctor Jiménez Cerrada
Golo and his boss speaking different languages, not understanding each other. Golo and his boss speaking the same language, now understanding each other.

How to Speak Your Boss’s Language

You’ve had a great idea, and after working on it and preparing it well, the moment has come where it’s ready to debut. Finally! Though it might seem counterintuitive, at this stage the most important thing is not convincing others that your idea is the best. The important thing is to communicate three key points: You’ve identified a problem or an opportunity. You’ve already done some groundwork considering options. You’d like to help coordinate the implementation of a solution. In this article, we’ll go over some tips to clearly communicate these three points. ...

2024-10-06 · 6 min · 1243 words · Víctor Jiménez Cerrada
Captain Golo carrying on his shoulder a bag full of ideas, represented as glowing light bulbs with faces and limbs.

How to Succeed by Failing Cheaply?

You’ve had a great idea, you’ve analyzed it thoroughly, and you’ve realized it’s the best idea in the world. 🐓 You have a great plan, nothing can go wrong, you’ve got it all covered. Shall we go for it? Shall we get to work? Wait! Imagine implementing your complete idea all at once. Your team works hard for several months, and when it comes to light, it turns out you haven’t taken the users into account; nobody likes your product. A total failure. ...

2024-08-30 · 6 min · 1224 words · Víctor Jiménez Cerrada
Capitán Golo thinkgin while staring at his idea.

How to Prepare to Present an Idea?

You have a great idea that is going to revolutionize the world, but… Are others going to understand your genius? In this article, we will see how to increase the chances of success for our idea by doing some groundwork before sharing it. This article continues the series How to Implement Ideas Without Murdering Anyone: How to Prepare to Present an Idea How to Succeed by Failing Cheaply How to Speak Your Boss’s Language Executing Ideas: Setting Objectives and Tracking Progress How to Offer and Receive Feedback (and Come Out Looking Good) Why Should You Prepare an Idea Before Presenting It? Put yourself in the shoes of your boss, who you’re approaching with your great idea. Following the example from the previous article: “What if we make a virtual reality application for our product?” ...

2024-08-25 · 6 min · 1229 words · Víctor Jiménez Cerrada
Captain Golo bringing a sack full of ideas to a man, represented as glowing lightbulbs with faces and limbs.

How to Implement Ideas Without Murdering Anyone

How satisfying it is to have good ideas! And how frustrating it is when no one listens to us. In this article, I’ll share the tricks I’ve learned over the years to turn one of your ideas into a reality. One day, you’re at work, thinking things over, and suddenly, your head lights up. You’ve had a brilliant idea! What if we create a virtual reality app for our product? (For example) Surely, we’d sell tons of it. ...

2024-08-15 · 9 min · 1848 words · Víctor Jiménez Cerrada
My favorite places in Dublin

My favorite places in Dublin

It’s been 3 years since I started working for FieldAware, a Dublin based company. During this time I’ve been travelling quite often to the Irish capital. So, If you are planning to visit Dublin, this is a small guide with tips and places I liked… Mostly food & drinks, I know :D. Arrival You’ll probably arrive to the airport. T1 if you are travelling with Ryanair, T2 if you are travelling with AerLingus. ...

2016-02-16 · 8 min · 1580 words · Víctor Jiménez Cerrada
One Week with the Apple Watch

One Week with the Apple Watch

A friend from London brought me an Watch 12 days ago. I’ve been using it since day one and I have to admit I like it more than I expected. I’m not gonna do a full review of the device, but rather I’d like to comment on some details that surprised me. Model It’s been a while since I last wore a watch and I was afraid it would be too big for me. So I’m using the 38mm sport model (the smallest one) with a blue band. ...

2015-05-12 · 6 min · 1198 words · Víctor Jiménez Cerrada