May 20, 2009Quick Tip: Easier to edit than create

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When my hubby and I visited netflix site, he offered very little input on what he wanted to see. However, when I brought home a list or recommended movies from the library, he circled the ones he wanted to see at his leisure. We now have a netflix queue that suits us both.

It reminds me of the administrative assistant wisdom – it’s easier to edit than create. Make it easy for others to offer input and you’re more likely to get it.

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