I came across this article on miscommunication ....
Memo from CEO to Manager:
Today at 11 o'clock there will be a total eclipse of the sun. This is when the sun disappears behind the moon for two minutes. As this is something that cannot be seen every day, time will be allowed for employees to view the eclipse in the parking lot. Staff should meet in the lot at ten to eleven, when I will deliver a short speech introducing the eclipse, and giving some background information. Safety goggles will be made available at a small cost.
Memo from Manager to Department Head:
Today at ten to eleven, all staff should meet in the car park. This will be followed by a total eclipse of the sun, which will appear for two minutes. For moderate cost, this will be made safe with goggles. The CEO will deliver a short speech beforehand to give us all some information. This is not something that can been seen every day.
Memo from Department Head to Floor Manager:
The CEO will today deliver a short speech to make the sun disappear for two minutes in the form of an eclipse. This is something that cannot be seen every day, so staff will meet in the car park at ten or eleven. This will be safe, if you pay a moderate cost.
Memo from floor Manager to Supervisor:
Ten or eleven staff are to go to the car park, where the CEO will eclipse the sun for two minutes. This doesn't happen every day. It will be safe, and as usual, it will cost you.
Memo from Supervisor to staff:
Some staff will go to the car park today to see the CEO disappear. It is a pity that this doesn't happen everyday.
:) I guess in today's context, this is unlikely to happen, .. cause you just have to forward the email from the CEO!!, no need to redo the memo again and again! :)
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Me, the Tech Sua Ku :)
I didn't know that the google search bar can be used as a caculator, currency converter and also to do much more.... Ai Yoh! This is one of the things I have learnt after attending a tech talk two days ago. This is what this Sua Ku also learnt:
1) Google Docs .......you can create word, excel, and powerpoint lookalike docs. These docs can be set to be viewed by others or even edited, ....good for collaborative work!
2) Google Calendar ...... pull your everyday activties into this calendar. If even has a SMS reminder service to remind you of your meetings, appointments, etc.. and its free :)
3) Google Map ... this one is really cool. Better than your street directory. If you are planning a trip, the maps will be really useful! On the topic of travel, the speaker recommended this website : http://www.tripadvisor.com/ to check out on your travel needs!
Also learnt about these:
Bookmarking platforms : Del.icio.us, Diigo, Ma.gnolia.... use these to tag your favourite stuff
For sharing platforms we have : YouTube, Vimoe, itunes U, Slideshare, Sliderocket, Flickr ... I think many more, but these were the ones I remember...
For networking platforms : Facebook, Friend Feed, Ning, Linked In, Plaxo, My Space
For wikis, there are : PBwiki, Wikispace, Wikiuniversity, Wikitravel, and the latest Knol by Google.
For Blogging : Blogger, WordPress, Vox, V Blogs
For microblogging : Twitter, Jaiku, Pownce, Friend Feed, Plurk
Typing all these already made be feel overwhelmed. But, as you can imagine, its a whole BIG internet world out there, I will take my time to explore. For sure, it will be hard to keep up with all the new stuff!
1) Google Docs .......you can create word, excel, and powerpoint lookalike docs. These docs can be set to be viewed by others or even edited, ....good for collaborative work!
2) Google Calendar ...... pull your everyday activties into this calendar. If even has a SMS reminder service to remind you of your meetings, appointments, etc.. and its free :)
3) Google Map ... this one is really cool. Better than your street directory. If you are planning a trip, the maps will be really useful! On the topic of travel, the speaker recommended this website : http://www.tripadvisor.com/ to check out on your travel needs!
Also learnt about these:
Bookmarking platforms : Del.icio.us, Diigo, Ma.gnolia.... use these to tag your favourite stuff
For sharing platforms we have : YouTube, Vimoe, itunes U, Slideshare, Sliderocket, Flickr ... I think many more, but these were the ones I remember...
For networking platforms : Facebook, Friend Feed, Ning, Linked In, Plaxo, My Space
For wikis, there are : PBwiki, Wikispace, Wikiuniversity, Wikitravel, and the latest Knol by Google.
For Blogging : Blogger, WordPress, Vox, V Blogs
For microblogging : Twitter, Jaiku, Pownce, Friend Feed, Plurk
Typing all these already made be feel overwhelmed. But, as you can imagine, its a whole BIG internet world out there, I will take my time to explore. For sure, it will be hard to keep up with all the new stuff!
Monday, August 11, 2008
The Lim Clan Bloggers
The Lim Clan has entered a new technological era .... we have created our very own Lim Clan Blog!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Happy 43rd Birthday, Singapore!
Singapore is not about the PAP nor the opposition.
It is also not just about paying taxes and GSTs
Singapore IS about you and me,
Its about our family,
Its about our friends and our community.
Its about a place where we were born..
Its about a place where we grew up!
Its about a place where we will grow old to.
When we celebrate Singapore's birthday,
We are celebrating ourselves,
And I am Proud
To be A
Singaporean!
It is also not just about paying taxes and GSTs
Singapore IS about you and me,
Its about our family,
Its about our friends and our community.
Its about a place where we were born..
Its about a place where we grew up!
Its about a place where we will grow old to.
When we celebrate Singapore's birthday,
We are celebrating ourselves,
And I am Proud
To be A
Singaporean!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Mad About English - The Movie
When China was announced as Host Country for the Olympic Games, its people went to great lengths to be a hospitable nation. One of the things they did was to learn how to speak Good English! This movie, documents the inspiring and heartwarming efforts of a city preparing to host the Games. It was funny, heart-warming and inspiring to watch! The Chinese people's earnest enthusiasm and perserverance is something I respect.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Circle Painting - 1 August 2008
Circle Painting - what on earth is that? Was not sure either but I went for a workshop last friday that would teach us just that!
Warming-Up
Niep Nguyen was our teacher for the evening. There was around 20 of us at the workshop, all eager and excited. Patient and gentle, he started the session by helping us to wind down. We moved, exercised, danced and got to know each other through relaxing!
The Practice
To give us an idea of what Circle Painting was about, we form into teams of 4 and worked on a piece of A4 paper, using markers and coloured pens. The team starts to draw by having one person draw a dot in the middle of the paper. The members of the team then take turns to add on to the dot (you could only draw circles, spirals or dots, text and cliche images were a no no!). We had to work in silence and the only word we could say was "WOW!". After about 10 mins, we stop and it was really "WOW!", through teamwork, we had transformed that small A4 piece of paper into a piece of Art! Very beautiful, very bright.. Next, the A4 paper was moved amongst the team and we worked on another team's work. It was amazing, how we also tranformed the work of others!
The Real Thing : Working on the Art Canvas
We couldn't wait to start working on the real thing but first, we had to do the base painting. Easy : splash the canvas with one coat of quick-dry colour paint and in 10 mins, we were raring to go.... ! Open ceremony.. with a little dot and yes, we started... Needless to day, I had a lot of fun drawing lots of circles and spirals! Soon, all to fast, it was time to stop! The paintings that were born were absolutely beautiful, I think all of us could never believe we had produced those paintings!
My Thoughts
Even if you think you can't paint, you should try this! It IS amazing what a team of people could do with just circles, dots and spirals. The painting had a life and the energy it was delivering said "Teamwork" and "Connectivity".
Warming-Up
Niep Nguyen was our teacher for the evening. There was around 20 of us at the workshop, all eager and excited. Patient and gentle, he started the session by helping us to wind down. We moved, exercised, danced and got to know each other through relaxing!
The Practice
To give us an idea of what Circle Painting was about, we form into teams of 4 and worked on a piece of A4 paper, using markers and coloured pens. The team starts to draw by having one person draw a dot in the middle of the paper. The members of the team then take turns to add on to the dot (you could only draw circles, spirals or dots, text and cliche images were a no no!). We had to work in silence and the only word we could say was "WOW!". After about 10 mins, we stop and it was really "WOW!", through teamwork, we had transformed that small A4 piece of paper into a piece of Art! Very beautiful, very bright.. Next, the A4 paper was moved amongst the team and we worked on another team's work. It was amazing, how we also tranformed the work of others!
The Real Thing : Working on the Art Canvas
We couldn't wait to start working on the real thing but first, we had to do the base painting. Easy : splash the canvas with one coat of quick-dry colour paint and in 10 mins, we were raring to go.... ! Open ceremony.. with a little dot and yes, we started... Needless to day, I had a lot of fun drawing lots of circles and spirals! Soon, all to fast, it was time to stop! The paintings that were born were absolutely beautiful, I think all of us could never believe we had produced those paintings!
My Thoughts
Even if you think you can't paint, you should try this! It IS amazing what a team of people could do with just circles, dots and spirals. The painting had a life and the energy it was delivering said "Teamwork" and "Connectivity".
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