Short Form With Phil Simon
By Phil Simon
Short Form With Phil SimonJan 23, 2023
Why I Don't Use ChatGPT
Thoughts on the generative AI tool that's taking the world by storm.
For Whom? The Importance of Writer Personas
Why non-fiction authors should rely upon a common technique in the software-development world.
On ChatGPT, Duplicability, and Citizen Development
Thoughts on the AI tool that's all the rage today. Full post here.
Is There a Difference Between Citizen Developers and Subject-matter Experts?
In this post, I answer this question. Full post here.
Should Authors Leave Twitter?
In the abstract, hell yes. For authors, however, the answer is a little more nuanced. Full post here.
On Amoeba and Notion
Low-code/no-code tools don't fall neatly into a single category. Full post here.
Citizen Developers and Author Choices
Why I specifically avoided a few key topics in my new book Low-Code/No-Code: Citizen Developers and the Surprising Future of Business Applications.
Characteristics of the Modern Citizen Developer
I answer Seinfeld's immortal question, Who are these people?
Low-Code/No-Code Book Description
How to Switch LC/NC Vendors
I toss in a few pop culture references and offer thoughts on saying goodbye to one and hello to another one.
Professional Scribes vs. Amateur Writers
Thoughts on how these two groups approach the craft of penning a book.
On Calendly Etiquette
When egos, tech, and the desire for efficiency collide.
Simon's Laws of Interorganizational Communication and Collaboration
Project charters are meaningless unless people, you know, actually follow them. Sadly, this isn't always the case.