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Tip for recruiters looking for UX consultants to hire: I will never say yes to an assignment for 100% work across 4 months or more. This does not mean I do not from time to time work 100%, but it means I do not put all my eggs in one basket (diversification of risk).
On twitter.com ♻️ 2 Retweets ❤️ 2 Favorites 2017 Dec 21 Mood -1 🙁

…in reply to @axbom
To stay on top of my game I also spend a lot of time researching, networking, teaching and learning new skills/methods. So in fact I very rarely do work 100% with client projects across a month.
Permalink On twitter.com ❤️ 1 Favorite 2017 Dec 21 Mood +2 🙂

…in reply to @axbom
When you advertise for a consultancy role at 100% you are saying that you will pay for a lot of idle hours, because few human beings have an efficient output during all hours of the week. So I'm not sure this always makes good financial sense.
Permalink On twitter.com 2017 Dec 21 Mood +2 🙂

…in reply to @axbom
Splitting my work across clients is not only a diversification of risk, it's a method of task-shifting and changing perspective that benefits creativity and problem-solving. Ideas come more easily when we are not dwelling on a problem over an extended period of time.
Permalink On twitter.com 2017 Dec 21 Mood -2 🙁

…in reply to @axbom
Also, some hours I always keep open for past clients who need help with smaller assignments like creativity workshops, coaching, tweaking designs or strategy development. In the future you will be a past client of mine and I want to be able to help when you ask for it.
Permalink On twitter.com 2017 Dec 21 Mood +7 🙂

…in reply to @axbom
If you trust that I can perform a job faster and with more relevant results than someone with a lower hourly rate going in at 100%, the hourly rate becomes less of a factor and your trust in a person getting the job done is, and should be, the critical factor.
Permalink On twitter.com 2017 Dec 21 Mood +2 🙂

…in reply to @axbom
When working with a team, presence and communication is absolutely important. Today there is a plethora of digital channels that enable this vital communication to happen. Remember that planning and documenting face-to-face sessions is also important for momentum.
Permalink On twitter.com 2017 Dec 21 Mood +4 🙂

…in reply to @axbom
But if you believe 100% is more important than having a meeting to discuss the best way to approach the goal of the assignment and work together, then by all means go for it. There are plenty of people who will jump at that. I'm just saying it won't be me filling that role. :)
Permalink On twitter.com 2017 Dec 21 Mood +5 🙂