Twinstan's interesting links roundup on Diigo (weekly)

• The Simplicity Thesis | Fast Company

  Simple is the new winner.

• How to Generate a Good Idea | Moments of Genius | Big Think

  In a time of teamwork and collaboration, looks like the (sensible) backlash is finally there. As with many things, moderation is the key and from this article it looks like there is some good research out there that reinforces what half of the developers I know have always known - sometimes you just really need time and space on your own to get things done! No big surprise, but no doubt controversial.

• How Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did - Forbes

  The reality of what personalisation really means in practice.

• Product Manager - Product Owner Dilemma

  The fantasy of the "single" product owner in a complex organisation is nicely addressed here - it is unlikely to work since it is too much of a stretch for most individuals. Recognise the different activities across the entire product management discipline and accept that this is likely to be a team activity except in the smallest of organisations (or with the most experienced and hyperactive of individiduals).

• 2012 Presidential Election Interactive Map and History of the Electoral College

  I just love maps..

• Clouds 365 Project - Year 3

  Just for fun - spectacular photos!

• Volkswagen Beetle - webbie winner

  Cool concept

• Wantful

  At last an online shopping experience I can enjoy!

• SOA (the term) is dead, but SOA (the architecture) lives on

  I am a big believer in the governance aspects of a solid service architecture approach, but agree with these guys on the fact that the technology and some of the "pie-in-the-sky" fantasies have been overtaken by events.

• Joe Smith: How to use a paper towel

  Simple advice, big impact, easy to follow and without pain - a perfect green solution!

• Customer experience strategy: 10 killer tactics for success

  On the whole, good common sense, though not all of equal value; "Be brilliant at delivery" is a bit of a catch-all for me...

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.