I love this video --- it really gets to the heart of a lot of what happens in large and small businesses (I can say this, because I have definitely sat in on a meeting similar to this!).
What are the lessons here?
1. Don't reinvent the wheel. If there is a software as a service solution out there that serves your needs, why take up your IT/developers time? Unless it is your core business, I am willing to bet someone else can do it better.
2. Looks aren't everything and don't try to be everything to everyone. It's important to have a focus; at the end this "stop sign" looks like a mess of information. Be focused on achieving the end goal. Compendium does this with business blogs by having a clear call to action.
3. Stop getting hung up on looks. Didn't your mom tell you it's what is on the inside that counts anyways? While we definitely get that look and feel is important, it's not the end game. A pretty website that no one comes to is still a waste.
What are the lessons here?
1. Don't reinvent the wheel. If there is a software as a service solution out there that serves your needs, why take up your IT/developers time? Unless it is your core business, I am willing to bet someone else can do it better.
2. Looks aren't everything and don't try to be everything to everyone. It's important to have a focus; at the end this "stop sign" looks like a mess of information. Be focused on achieving the end goal. Compendium does this with business blogs by having a clear call to action.
3. Stop getting hung up on looks. Didn't your mom tell you it's what is on the inside that counts anyways? While we definitely get that look and feel is important, it's not the end game. A pretty website that no one comes to is still a waste.
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