1.) Only hire A people.

If you start making compromises, B level people will start to hire C level people who will in turn bring on D Level staff.

2.) Only hire people who are smart.

You want to recruit and hire staff that have aptitude, not a particular skill set. You want to find those that are going to be able to learn any new technology rather than people who happen to know Maya version 6.0 this minute. You want those that understand the concepts, not the pixel-pushers who know the buttons.

3.) Only hire people who get things done.

Getting things done is crucial. Avoid those that are completely impractical, the ones that would rather mull over something academic about a problem rather than deliver the film on time (and budget).

4.) Hire the right combination of stars and role players.

Just like in sports, the best teams have one or two superstars and the right mix of role players to complement them. It’s important that everyone on the production team knows their specific role. Not everyone can be the director.

5.) Hire the right combination of experience and youth.

Also, as in sports, you want to bring in the veterans for guidance, mentoring, and experience. And the youth for their energy and innovation. With the right mix, you will have success now, while building an even brighter future.

Inevitably in a team, disputes sometimes occur ranging from minor differences in opinion, to fundamental differences in ideology. It is my job to handle such disagreements constructively, ensuring that the team remains focused on achieving its goals. I always encourage people to stand back from any disagreements and look at things objectively. By doing this, any differences between the team can be more easily resolved and possible conflicts can be avoided.

Referred by: Kalpesh Purohit (Friend and Production Engineer, IndiaNIC)
Trackback: http://www.animationpipeline.com/?p=10

Features of Inventify

• FULLY Automatic Request Processing
• One time Set up
• Compatible with ANY Yahoo! Store
• Monitor Requests
• Check Frequency of Unavailability
• Google Map Enabled* ^{( for location preview )}
• Product Wise Requests Listing
• Category Specific Requests Listing
• Smart Chart based Reports
• Track Users
• Customized Email Templates
• 1 month FREE TRIAL!

Abandoned
Abhor
Ablaze
Abominable
Abrasive
Absorbed
Absurd
Abused
Abusive
Accommodating
Acknowledged
Acquiescent
Acrimonious
Admonished
Adoration
Adored
Adventurous
Adverse
Affected
Affectionate
Afflicted
Affronted
Afraid
Aggravated
Aggressive
Agitated
Agonized
Agony
Agreeable
Airy
Awkward
Alienated
Alive
Alluring
Alone
Altruistic
Ambiguous
Ambitious
Amenable
Amorous
Amused
Anger
Angry
Anguished
Animated
Annoyed
Anxiety
Anxious
Apathy
Appealing
Appeasing
Appetizing
Appreciation
Apprehensive
Ardent
Arduous
Argumentative
Armored
Aroused
Arrogant
Astounded
Attentive
Avoidance
Beaten down
Bemused
Betrayed
Bewildered
Bewitched
Bitchy
Bitter
Blah
Blessed
Blissful
Blunt
Boiling
Bored
Bothered
Brave
Breathless
Breezy
Bright
Broken
Bruised
Buoyant
Burdensome
Bursting
Callous
Calm
Captivated
Captivating
Careless
Caring
Celebrating
Chagrined
Charmed
Charming
Chastened
Cheerful
Cherishing
Clandestine
Clear
Cold
Cold-blooded
Collected
Comatose
Comfortable
Compassion
Competitive
Complacent
Composed
Concerned
Confused
Congenial
Content
Cool
Compacetic
Coping
Cordial
Cornered
Creative
Crucified
Crushed
Cursed
Cushy
Cut down
Dainty
Defensive
Dejected
Delectable
Delicate
Delighted
Demure
Depressed
Desirable
Desired
Desolate
Despair
Despondent
Devoted
Devoured
Discomfort
Discontented
Disgust
Dismal
Dispassionate
Displeased
Disregard
Disregarding
Distracted
Distressed
Disturbed
Doldrums
Don’t mind
Doomed
Droopy
Dull
Eager
Earnest
Easy
Ecstatic
Electric
Enchanted
Endearing
Enduring
Engaging
Enjoy
Enlivened
Enraged
Enraptured
Enthused
Enthusiastic
Enticing
Even tempered
Exacerbated
Exasperated
Excited
Exciting
Exultation
Fanatical
Fascinated
Fascinating
Fear
Fearful
Fearing
Fervent
Fervor
Fiery
Flared up
Flattering
Flushed
Flustered
Fluttery
Foaming at the mouth
Forbearance
Fortitude
Frantic
Fretful
Frigid
Frisky
Frustration
Full
Fuming
Fun
Funny
Furious
Galvanized
Gay
Genial
Giggly
Glad
Glee
Gleeful
Gloom
Gloomy
Glowing
Gnawing
Good
Goodness
Grateful
Gratified
Gratitude
Grave
Grief
Grieving
Grim
Griped
Grounded
Gushing,
Gusto
Haggard
Half-hearted
Hardened
Harsh
Having Fun
Hearty
Heavy
Hectic
Hilarious
Hope
Hopeful
Horrific
Horrified
Horror-stricken
Humorous
Hurt
Hysterical
Impetuous
Imposing
Impressed
Impressionable
Impulsive
In a dither
In a flurry
In a pickle
In a stupor
In a trance
In purgatory
Inattentive
Indulged
Indulgent
Inept
Infelicitous
Inflexible
Infuriated
Insatiable
Insensitive
Insouciant
Inspired
Interested
Intimidated
Intrigued
Inviting
Irrepressible
Irritated
Irritation
Jaunty
Jealous
Jittery
Jolly
Jovial
Joy
Joyful
Jubilation
Languid
Languish
Laugh
Laughingly
Lethargic
Light hearted
Lively
Loathe
Lonely
Lonesome
Long-suffering
Lost
Love
Loved
Loving
Lukewarm
Luxurious
Mad
Manic
Martyr
Meddlesome
Melancholy
Melodramatic
Merry
Mindful
Mindless
Mirthful
Miserable
Moderate
Mopy
Mortified
Moved
Nervous
Nonchalant
Not caring
Numb
Optimistic
Over the edge
Overflowing
Over-wrought
Pain
Panic
Paralyzed
Passionate
Passive
Patient
Peace of mind
Perky
Perplexed
Perturbation
Perturbed
Petrified
Pine
Piquant
Pitied
Placid
Plagued
Pleasant
Pleasing
Pleasurable
Pleasured
Pressured
Prey to
Pride
Protected
Proud
Provocative
Provoked
Quarrelsome
Quenched
Quiet
Quivering
Quivery
Radiant
Rash
Raving
Ravished
Ravishing
Ready to burst
Receptive
Reckless
Reconciled
Refreshed
Rejected
Rejection
Rejoice
Relish
Repressed
Repugnant
Resentful
Resentment
Resigned
Resistant
Restrained
Restraint
Revived
Ridiculous
Romantic
Rueful
Safe
Satiated
Satisfaction
Satisfied
Scared
Secretive
Secure
Sedate
Seduced
Seductive
Seething
Selfish
Sensational
Sensual
Sentimental
Serious
Shaken
Shame
Shielded
Shocked
Shutter
Shy
Silly
Simmering
Sincere
Sinking
Smug
Snug
Sober
Sobering
Soft
Solemn
Somber
Sore
Sorrow
Sorrowful
Sour
Sparkling
Spastic
Spicy
Spirited
Spry
Stoic
Stranded
Stressed
Stricken
Stung
Stunned
Subdued
Subjugated
Suffering
Sunny
Supportive
Surrender
Susceptible
Suspended
Sweet
Sympathy
Taken advantage of
Tame
Tantalizing
Tantrumy
Temperate
Tender
The blues
Thick-skinned
Thin-skinned
Threatened
Thrilled
Tickled
Tight
Tight-lipped
Timid
Tingly
Tolerant
Tormented
Tortured
Touched
Tranquil
Transported
Trepidation
Troubled
Twitchy
Uncomfortable
Unconcerned
Unconscious
Uncontrollable
Under pressure
Undone
Unfeeling
Unhappy
Unimpressed
Unruffled
Used
Vexed
Victim
Victimized
Vivacious
Volcanic
Voluptuous
Vulnerable
Warm
Warmhearted
Weary
Welcomed
Whining
Winsome
Wistful
Woe
Woeful
Worked up
Worried
Wounded
Wretched
Yearn
Yearning
Yielding
Zeal
Zealous

Feel free to post new ones that you might find!

Here are 101 ways for you to slowly drive them crazy.

1. Leave a stack of old applications and a note saying, “Install these”
2. Staple your reports in the wrong corner
3. Put tape over the mouse optics
4. Unplug a co-worker’s monitor
5. Talk to sick employees while wearing a dust mask
6. Turn your earphones up all the way
7. Burn popcorn in the microwave
8. “Forget” to put your tuna sandwich in the fridge
9. Turn up the beep volume of the copier
10. Empty the paper out of the main printer/copier
11. Empty the ink or toner out of the main printer/copier
12. Practice beat boxing
13. Sing show tunes
14. Hang up the phone before they say, “good bye”
15. Slurp hot coffee during meetings
16. Walk around the office barefooted
17. Empty out a co-workers office on a Friday afternoon
18. Misplace peoples pens
19. Insert a 3.5″ disk before they turn on their computer
20. Glue their mouse to the desk
21. Leave an open can of tuna in their desk
22. Make a screenshot of their desktop and use it as their screensaver
23. Turn up the contrast on their monitor
24. Talk in a funny accent
25. Use goofy event sounds for your programs
26. Chant, “Yeay, I got mail!!” every time you get a new email
27. Print out a phony pink slip and leave It in their mailbox
28. Send flowers from one co-worker to another
29. Start your car remotely when someone walk by it
30. Insist on people to have a great morning
31. Leave hole punches all over
32. Leave your lunch garbage in other people’s cans
33. After each sip give a refreshing, “Ahhh”
34. Put salt on someone’s mouse pad
35. Set a password on someone’s screensaver
36. Carry on a conversation with someone two cubes down
37. Smirk when a co-worker walks by
38. Eat half of someone’s lunch
39. Swap co-worker’s chairs
40. Fake stomach flu during a meeting and need to abruptly leave three or four times
41. Stare deeply into your co-workers eyes when they talk to you
42. Take all the ice out of the community freezer
43. Listen to comedy tracks and laugh hysterically
44. Hit all the floor buttons when you leave the elevator
45. Make hissing sounds into the phone and insist you have a bad connection
46. Flip the left and right mouse button defaults
47. Take out the ball in the mouse (I really did this to my class mates in collage lab! lol)
48. Eat sunflower seeds
49. Tell a long story without a point
50. Tell a co-worker you liked their hair better last week
51. Anonymously send flowers to a random co-worker
52. Bring Cheetos for food days
53. Drag your feet when you walk down the halls
54. Exclaim your co-worker didn’t wash his hands when leaving the restroom
55. Eat stinky foods when you have lunch at your desk
56. Practice drumming on your desk
57. Use too many paper clips
58. Fill out your time sheets incorrectly
59. Set your mobile phone to an obnoxious ring tone
60. Forward chain letters and other spam to co-workers
61. Express your political views at length
62. Whisper loudly
63. Come to work sick
64. Drink the last cup of coffee without making a new pot
65. Answer your mobile during meetings
66. Stand over someone while they are on the phone
67. Sneak up behind someone
68. Mess with the thermostat
69. Give everyone a pistol wink when they walk by
70. Gradually turn down the volume on someone’s phone
71. Leave unusual print outs on the printer
72. Throw out other people’s prints
73. Juggle office supplies
74. Write all your memos on bright colored paper
75. Be overly nice to people
76. Hide whiteboard erasers
77. Chew gum while talking on the phone
78. Regularly update everyone on the current weather
79. Read your emails aloud
80. Leave the fridge open
81. Shake up cans of pop in the fridge
82. Leave fingerprints on the copier glass
83. Whistle all day long
84. Wear too much cologne/perfume
85. Type loudly
86. Wear bright colored clothes
87. Give everyone a nickname from a TV show
88. Do the sneaky walk around the office
89. Peer over the cube and wait for a co-worker to look up and notice
90. Use the intercom and page yourself
91. Swap the regular and decaf coffee
92. Hide the sugar and creamer
93. Type emails in uppercase and excessive punctuation
94. Refer to your garbage can as your in-box
95. Stick pencils to the ceiling in other people’s offices
96. Throw a bouncy ball in your office
97. Tell the same story over and over
98. Imitate regular sounds like a disc drive opening, door slamming or a mouse click
99. Talk to your monitor as if it was a person
100. Schedule meetings at 4:00pm
101. Talk loudly with your earphones on when someone comes to talk to you

DISCLAIMER: Use these annoyances at your own risk. I take no responsibility for whatever happens to you, your cube, your car or anything else.