Posts Tagged ‘Adam Cogan’
Stop Using 👍 Wrong in Teams | Adam Cogan
A quick communication tip from Adam Cogan: don’t use 👍 as a catch-all response when someone assigns you a task in Teams, Slack, or Google Chat. In the example Adam gives, if a task will take about five minutes, a thumbs up is too ambiguous because it does not clearly say whether you’ve read it, agree with it, are doing it now, or will do it later. Instead, use 👍 for agreement, 👀 to show you’ve seen the task and are actively working on it, and then replace 👀 with ✅ once the task is done. It is a small change, but it removes ambiguity and cuts down unnecessary follow-up messages.
Read More4 Essential Sales Tips for Engineers | Adam Cogan
Not a salesman? No problem. Adam Cogan shares 4 practical tips to help engineers navigate sales meetings with confidence. Learn how to stop “selling” and start solving, how to talk numbers without the awkwardness, and why being transparent about your process wins more clients.
Read MoreStop Losing Enterprise Deals: Azure Marketplace for Compliance & Trust | Hark Singh | Consulting
Selling software to enterprise clients isn’t just about features—it’s about trust, compliance, and data control.
Read MoreWhy No One Can Agree on the “New” Button? | Adam Cogan
Struggling to juggle a hotfix while mid-feature without losing your flow?
Read MoreDo you know how to optimize database costs by query | Adam Cogan | SSW Rules
Ever wonder why a meeting was moved or cancelled? Adam Cogan explains the “Secret Ingredient” to professional scheduling: always include a version history and reason for change at the top of your appointments. Improve clarity, keep a record of changes, and hold participants accountable with this simple SSW Rule.
Read MoreDo you explain why you’ve deleted or updated an appointment? | Adam Cogan | SSW Rules
Ever wonder why a meeting was moved or cancelled? Adam Cogan explains the “Secret Ingredient” to professional scheduling: always include a version history and reason for change at the top of your appointments. Improve clarity, keep a record of changes, and hold participants accountable with this simple SSW Rule.
Read MoreChat first before changing others’ code | Adam Cogan
Changing someone else’s code? Don’t just dive in! Adam explains why it’s important to check the source history and talk to the original developer before making changes. A quick chat can save headaches and keep everyone on the same page. Perfect advice for devs working in teams!
Read MoreFrom Copilot to the Garden of Eden | Adam Cogan | SSW User Group
Adam walks through the journey from ChatGPT and Copilot to agentic tools, grounded AI systems, AI-powered reporting, smarter phone workflows, and personal assistants.
Read MoreWhite space – Tips for recording demo | Adam Cogan
Awkward pauses can ruin an otherwise good presentation. In this video, Adam shares a simple tip to handle white space during demos and recordings. By telling your audience what’s about to happen, you avoid silence, cut out useless fillers, and sound more confident. Perfect for product demos, meetings, or presentations on any stage.
Read MoreLiking Github issues when they are read | Adam Cogan
“Throwing it over the fence” means passing your work or problem to others. This short video delivers one clear message: before you hand something off, do what you can yourself. It’s a simple reminder about responsibility, effort, and ownership in work, teamwork, and daily life.
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