10. What NOT to Do
• Building things which you think 'they' want.
(Build things which 'they' actually want.)
• Keeping your Ideas secret.
•Worrying about competition.
• Preparing for a Sprint, not a Marathon
•Wasting time
• Not being ready for Failures
11. SWOT
• You must identify and keep
up to date a detailed listing
of your:
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Opportunities
• Threats
• Keep the list confidential or
even secret.
• But, be sure to write it on
the back of your eyelids!
• Update it regularly
12. Activity – Prepare your SWOT
• Take 3 minutes for each.
• Form a table and note down your points.
• After writing, read through them for 3 minutes.
• Some Hints:
• Strengths and Weaknesses tend to describe the
PRESENT situation.
• Strengths and Weaknesses are typically INTERNAL to
you.
• Opportunities and Threats tend to describe the
immediate FUTURE.
• Opportunities and Threats are typically EXTERNAL to
you.
• Strengths and Opportunities are POSITIVE factors.
• Weaknesses and Threats are NEGATIVE factors.
13. • Lack of Interpersonal skills
• Can be impatient
• Time pressure
• Cannot handle multiple
tasks
• Lack of Job Opportunities
• Time Pressure
• The multitude of everyday
demands
•Website Designs
•Good Documentation
• Quiz Competition
• IEEE
• Committed
• Compulsive
• Strong follow-through
• Articulate
• Writes well
• Balanced work-life perspective
• Multi-interested
• Ambitious
Strengths Opportunities
Threats Weaknesses