One Red Question
What does a low credit score say about a potential hire? Would you pass that person over? Are there extenuating circumstances? What if they were otherwise perfect for the job?
Anecdotal evidence suggests that more Canadian CEOs come from R&D than their stateside counterparts. What’s your CEO’s alma discipline?
A study of the top fifty game-changing innovations over a hundred-year period showed that nearly 80 per cent were sparked by someone whose primary expertise was outside the field in which the breakthrough took place. Why do you think that is?
How many 'average' developers is one 'great' developer worth? Steve Jobs says 50-to-1, others say 1000-to-1, some say none-to-1. Just how valuable are the best devs and engineers when it comes to building a product?
Fact: 59% of Canadians would be in financial straits if they missed a paycheque. Are you in their boat too?
Do you max out your days-off or is your vacation time like Loch Ness: the odd sighting but mostly myth?
One Red Question: Love your job? Loathe it? Tell us how you really feel....but do it in one word.
Are SMBs the pistons driving economic recovery? Many say yes -- and just as many say no. The question here is, do you think you'd succeed if you started your own tech company?
Red Canary has put forward a deeply philosophical and profound question this week. You may need a few hours to work through it.
A potential buyer wants to see your startup's code before they will dig into their very deep pockets for an acquisition, but you're competing against them for several huge, late-stage deals. What tack do you take?
Many people in Canada's tech industry were hit hard by last year's downturn. Do you think the cuts have been capped? How safe do you feel in your current job?
Consider the people you work with on a daily basis: how many would you want working for you as the CEO of a new organization?
He skips meetings, he's late, but he puts in 50-hour weeks and his output and talent is extraordinary. Would you hire this contractor into a full-time position in your company? Take the poll.
This startup needs a professional who can build out and run a Project Management Office capable of handling heavy-calibre Business Intelligence projects for blue-chip customers. How much should this person earn?
Can this funded startup find a professional with the experience and intellectual firepower required to build a cloud-based production system? What are they likely to earn? Help solve this (real-world) challenge
Does email overload sap your efficiency? Can you imagine getting nearly 400 on your first day? Take the poll and share your pain.
Crazies, lazies, pettiness, power plays, power nappers. You've managed them all without a whit of recognition from your own boss. What's your management gripe?
Remember re-engineering, management by objectives, service-oriented architecture, kaizen and other trendy fads that flamed out? What management philosophy would like you to add to that pile?
Whether it’s touching base or staying current, professional development is essential...and neglected. How much time do you spend weekly?
