This is a Pecha Kucha I presented at XP 2013 (based on a lightning keynote I did at ACCU 2013).
It may not make much sense without the words, but you'll get the general idea that I think 'passion' is an inappropriate word to describe a desirable characteristic of software developers.
4. Such is our need to imbue our words with
force and significance, that we use
hyperbole to entice people to pay
attention – and the hyperbolic terms
gradually normalise.
http://www.macmillandictionaryblog.com/is-linguistic-inflation-insanely-awesome
Sunday, 23 June 13
12. Hospital Consultant - passionate about curing patients
Big Hospital PLC is now recruiting new Consultants for our latest hospital
opportunities based in London.
What we need from you:
You must be at the top of your game both in terms of medical expertise and
industry-awareness.
You should possess the following qualities:
•A minimum of 5 years experience working in a large hospital environment
•You will have earned your qualification at a very strong teaching hospital
•You will have been involved with all aspects of patient care, from diagnosis to
palliative care
•You will have exceptional listening, written and verbal communication skills
including an exceptional bedside manner
•You will have your own opinions about how to care for clients and be
prepared to defend them
Sunday, 23 June 13