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After a dozen years leading video game development projects in a variety of roles, I decided to pursue a Master of Data Science at the University of British Columbia. Studying data science doesn’t mean I’m moving away from leading people. Growing data science teams need collaborative, pragmatic, Agile leadership to connect data to all areas of the business. I would like to share that point of view, along with my experiences, on this blog.

Perfection is…

December 1, 2013

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Laura Trice: Remember To Say Thank You

November 29, 2013

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Since it is Thanksgiving Weekend in the US, it’s a good time for all of us to get in touch with our gratitude and to remember to say thank you. This classic video from TED 2008 muses on the power of saying and hearing “Thank You”. Enjoy! More articles on giving thanks: A Week Of […]

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[Reblog] Don’t Marry Someone You Intend to Change

November 27, 2013

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My Favourite Interview Question For New Grads

November 26, 2013

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Pantry Creativity: Innovate With What You Have

November 25, 2013

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You come home from a busy day at work with no plan for dinner. You then rummage through your pantry, fridge, freezer and garden, piecing together ingredients for a meal. With a little bit of creativity, the end result winds up being a delicious and memorable meal because the ingredients were combined differently than what […]

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Genius is…

November 24, 2013

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