Introverted vs Extroverted
A lot of us are introverted, so is there anything that can be done about it?
2017-11-09
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Communication
You know what we really need? Better interpersonal communication
Today we have a guest editorial as Steve is traveling. Ben Kubicek notes that sometimes it is hard for technical people to communicate well.
2021-03-03 (first published: 2016-09-08)
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2016-05-02
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Overcoming Proposal Objections
We have all had our innovative solutions and proposals shot down by leads, managers and directors. This article addresses some of the causes and tips to improving the success rate for getting your ideas into the priority list.
2014-12-05
114 reads
Do Other Departments Know What You Do?
Do other departments know what you do? One on one discussions is a great way to make sure.
2014-07-03
161 reads
Five Rules For Successful Conversations With Developers
In this piece, Josh follows up on his earlier article about smoothing DBA/Developer interactions, this time from the side of the developers.
2014-02-07
8,545 reads
Five Rules For Successful Conversations With DBAs
As a developer working with SQL Server, you'll need to work with DBAs at one point or another. Here are some easy ways to make those conversations go smoothly.
2015-04-10 (first published: 2013-09-24)
18,180 reads
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2005-02-22
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Select statement causing blocking
Problem: Have sp with select statement which is blocking an insert statement in another sp. Sps are being executed via two different instances of the same vendor application running on two different virtual machines using the same ID. Question: How can a Select statement cause blocking? Server OS: Windows 2000 Server Sql Version: 8.0.818 Applcation […]
2004-11-04
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RE: MDX Syntax - please help
Well, I finally figured it out myself. At least, I figured out a way to get what I need. It may not be the best way, but it works.For each dimension I want to see this "ratio" for, I need to create a calculated measure (since I cannot figure out how to get it to […]
2004-09-29
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