http://www.pebbleroad.com en maish@pebbleroad.com Copyright 2010 2010-02-28T14:33:38+00:00 http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/organizing-digital-information-for-others http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/organizing-digital-information-for-others#When:02:56:22Z In this short book, we explore how lists, categories, trees and facets can be better used to organize information for others. We also learn how metadata and taxonomies can connect different collections and increase the findability of information across the website or intranet. In this short book, we explore how lists, categories, trees and facets can be better used to organize information for others. We also learn how metadata and taxonomies can connect different collections and increase the findability of information across the website or intranet. Content, Information Architecture, Intranets, 2012-02-23T02:56:22+00:00 http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/checklist-manifesto-the-lean-way http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/checklist-manifesto-the-lean-way#When:14:50:00Z I happen to be reading The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande and The Lean Startup by Eric Ries at the same time. Both wonderful books offering a sense of advocacy, one on the use of the humble checklist and the other on embracing humble failures. I was struck by how the design of the surgery checklist that Gawande describes actually followed the lean model that Ries describes. As such the Checklist Manifesto offers a great example of the lean startup model in action. I happen to be reading The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande and The Lean Startup by Eric Ries at the same time. Both wonderful books offering a sense of advocacy, one on the use of the humble checklist and the other on embracing humble failures. I was struck by how the design of the surgery checklist that Gawande describes actually followed the lean model that Ries describes. As such the Checklist Manifesto offers a great example of the lean startup model in action. Sparks, 2012-01-27T14:50:00+00:00 http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/observations-on-peak-hour-congestion-at-train-stations http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/observations-on-peak-hour-congestion-at-train-stations#When:13:41:47Z The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Stanford University announced yesterday an incentive scheme that they hope will ease the congestion on the Singapore train network during peak hours. This is our response on the scheme (sketches included)! The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Stanford University announced yesterday an incentive scheme that they hope will ease the congestion on the Singapore train network during peak hours. This is our response on the scheme (sketches included)! Observation diary, 2012-01-11T13:41:47+00:00 http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/observations-on-patients-leaving-a-hospital-by-taxi http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/observations-on-patients-leaving-a-hospital-by-taxi#When:09:12:40Z We feel sorry for the state of affairs here. One elderly woman was pulled by her trousers and lifted into the taxi. Another elderly man tried to enter the taxi the usual way, then realized it would be easier to enter back-first.We feel sorry for the state of affairs here. One elderly woman was pulled by her trousers and lifted into the taxi. Another elderly man tried to enter the taxi the usual way, then realized it would be easier to enter back-first. Observation diary, 2012-01-09T09:12:40+00:00 http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/observations-on-use-of-mobile-devices-at-airports-and-train-stations http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/observations-on-use-of-mobile-devices-at-airports-and-train-stations#When:13:27:57Z This post is the first in a series we're calling the Observation Diary. Here we take a look at how people interact with other people and with technology in different environments. This first post takes a look at people using mobile devices at airports and train stations.This post is the first in a series we're calling the Observation Diary. Here we take a look at how people interact with other people and with technology in different environments. This first post takes a look at people using mobile devices at airports and train stations. Observation diary, Mobile, 2012-01-03T13:27:57+00:00 http://pebbleroad.com/news/pebbleroad-in-up-coming-events http://pebbleroad.com/news/pebbleroad-in-up-coming-events#When:11:48:12Z 2011-08-25T11:48:12+00:00 http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/managers-guidebook-on-intranet-redesign-projects http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/managers-guidebook-on-intranet-redesign-projects#When:07:22:39Z The intranet manager is one of the most important people in an intranet design project. Usually the effort that goes into such a project is on the same level as that of a major organizational change initiative. It is therefore important that the manager is thoroughly prepared for the journey. If you are managing your first redesign project or are new to intranets or just love intranets then we have the resource to get you started: Manager’s guidebook to intranet design projects. The intranet manager is one of the most important people in an intranet design project. Usually the effort that goes into such a project is on the same level as that of a major organizational change initiative. It is therefore important that the manager is thoroughly prepared for the journey. If you are managing your first redesign project or are new to intranets or just love intranets then we have the resource to get you started: Manager’s guidebook to intranet design projects. Intranets, 2011-07-16T07:22:39+00:00 http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/using-tag-bundles-in-intranets http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/using-tag-bundles-in-intranets#When:23:21:33Z It’s common for enterprises to have a document library in their intranets that houses all types of administrative and operational content. Such a document library usually has a taxonomy to improve the discoverability and findability of content. However, there is one problem: documents need to get into the library first! Submitting a document to the library involves filing or tagging the document with the right taxonomic terms, a procedure that can make people see red if not done properly. Tag bundles can help simplify this procedure and also improve the use of such document libraries.It’s common for enterprises to have a document library in their intranets that houses all types of administrative and operational content. Such a document library usually has a taxonomy to improve the discoverability and findability of content. However, there is one problem: documents need to get into the library first! Submitting a document to the library involves filing or tagging the document with the right taxonomic terms, a procedure that can make people see red if not done properly. Tag bundles can help simplify this procedure and also improve the use of such document libraries. Information Architecture, Intranets, 2011-06-26T23:21:33+00:00 http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/starhub-genres-classification-problems-and-an-idea http://pebbleroad.com/articles/view/starhub-genres-classification-problems-and-an-idea#When:01:01:14Z On 31st of March 2010, Starhub TV, the second largest mobile operator and the sole cable television operator in Singapore had big news for its viewers. They announced that they are going to change the linear, numeric listing of channels that's been etched into our memories for over 8 years, and introduce genres. This article explores the implications of such a transition for viewers. It also explores a radical way of surfing TV channels! On 31st of March 2010, Starhub TV, the second largest mobile operator and the sole cable television operator in Singapore had big news for its viewers. They announced that they are going to change the linear, numeric listing of channels that's been etched into our memories for over 8 years, and introduce genres. This article explores the implications of such a transition for viewers. It also explores a radical way of surfing TV channels! Information Architecture, 2010-04-10T01:01:14+00:00 http://pebbleroad.com/news/creating-impactful-e-learning http://pebbleroad.com/news/creating-impactful-e-learning#When:13:12:09Z 2010-03-04T13:12:09+00:00