31 points | by mooreds 5 days ago ago
5 comments
Scientists and consultants both build models.
The scientists do,
Step 1: Build Model
Step 2: Think of implications
Step 3: Check if observations make sense based on implications
Step 4: If wrong, refine model or go back to Step 1. If right, submit to other people and ask them to verify.
The consultants do,
Step 1: Build model.
Step 2: Tell people this is the right model.
You’re missing the consulting steps:
0: Figure out what to build.
-1: Win contract.
-2: Declare that you have the best model and it’s perfect for this client.
:D
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You're misapplying your evaluation here. The most you might say is "don't take front-end Dec advice from them".
Instead of discarding the whole thing, just take what's good and leave the rest.
It is not technical advice. It seems some general career advice for tech people (don't just think in technical context).
But mainly it is a ad to hire her as your coach.
Scientists and consultants both build models.
The scientists do,
Step 1: Build Model
Step 2: Think of implications
Step 3: Check if observations make sense based on implications
Step 4: If wrong, refine model or go back to Step 1. If right, submit to other people and ask them to verify.
The consultants do,
Step 1: Build model.
Step 2: Tell people this is the right model.
You’re missing the consulting steps:
0: Figure out what to build.
-1: Win contract.
-2: Declare that you have the best model and it’s perfect for this client.
:D
[flagged]
You're misapplying your evaluation here. The most you might say is "don't take front-end Dec advice from them".
Instead of discarding the whole thing, just take what's good and leave the rest.
It is not technical advice. It seems some general career advice for tech people (don't just think in technical context).
But mainly it is a ad to hire her as your coach.