[Sigia-l] card sorting: dealing with multiple placements

Chris Chandler chrischandler67 at earthlink.net
Wed May 28 11:27:56 EDT 2003


"Derek R"

> Business, in general, shouldn't let IAs anywhere near 'users' for
> testing or research purposes, since the typical 'library science' IA
> background has not -- in any way -- prepared them to accurately perform
> these duties.


On the other hand, a degree in poetics apparently qualifies one to get up on a soapbox and say silly things in public.

Don't get me wrong, I think you make an interesting point! "In general" I hope businesses shy away from the "typical"
MBA the "typical" marketer, the "typical" administrative assistant and any other typical strawmen stereotypes.

As for anyone who is doing something in their professional life that their college education didn't prepare them for --
stop it right now!!

-cc




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