CADDManager on August 29th, 2008

Tools – Talent – Technology – Training Keep the four T’s in your mind at all times.  Working all of these four areas together will provide you with a good platform for success. Select the tools that you will use, seek out the talented people in your firm, give them the right blend of tools […]

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CADDManager on August 28th, 2008

Tools – Talent – Technology – Training These four T’s can be used to define your efforts in you job. Combine these four and you get a balanced approach to CAD. Training is how you get everyone there. Provide it and you succeed. Let it laps and your best tools and talent go stale. Training […]

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CADDManager on August 27th, 2008

Tools – Talent – Technology – Training These four T’s can be used to define your efforts in you job. Combine these four and you get a balanced approach to CAD. Turning now to the technology of CAD Technology is your approach to using the tools and the talent. Who gets to use what? What […]

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CADDManager on August 26th, 2008

Tools – Talent – Technology – Training These four T’s can be used to define your efforts in you job. Combine these four and you get a balanced approach to CAD. Now let’s look at Talent Talent relates to who is using the tools. Do they have a gut level understanding of how they are […]

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CADDManager on August 25th, 2008

Autodesk announces the Autodesk Efficiency Stimulus Program. We all know that software costs a lot…  here is a chance for it to cost a little less. From the site: “The Autodesk Efficiency Stimulus Program can help your company see immediate gains in efficiency, productivity and quality. Invest in your infrastructure with new Autodesk 2009 solutions.” […]

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CADDManager on August 25th, 2008

Tools – Talent – Technology – Training These four T’s can be used to define your efforts in you job. Combine these four and you get a balanced approach to CAD. Let’s look at the Tools Tools relates to the ones that you select. Which ones will you use?  What will you use them for? […]

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CADDManager on August 23rd, 2008

I modified my theme.  I am still working on it.  I think most pages are working correctly.  I think that most plugins are working correctly. Let me know what you think… or let me know what is not working…

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CADDManager on August 22nd, 2008

I was interviewed by the AU team about my classes and perspective on the Autodesk University experience.  They have posted the podcast.  It is about 5 minutes long. Check it out… http://au.autodesk.com/blogs/view/Mark_Kiker_Tech_Skills_Are_Not/ From the site: In this interview, Mark Kiker, CIO of HMC Architects in Ontario, California, says that you can be a savvy technical […]

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CADDManager on August 20th, 2008

I sent out the latest CADD Manager Journal. Here is a link the the one that was sent via email. Or you can go directly to the articles… Identifying CAD Project Killers Book Review – Ascent Revit Training Manual July Survey Results

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