June 18, 2006

thingamy vs. sap, potential vs. capability

As Hamish [my old highschool buddy and uber-smart, rockstar SAP consultant] wisely tells me:

1. Thingamy has potential.
2. But SAP has actual capability.

Potential vs Capability. The debate continues...

After talking to Hamish on the phone earlier today about this very same subject, I rang up Thingamy's founder, Sigurd, and relayed some of the earlier points brought up [quite rightly] by Hamish.

To drive the conversation forward, Sig posts his reply here.

Capability in my mind is about two things - direction and infrastructure - like roads. Is it the right path? Is it a dirt road or a three-lane motorway? Does it get you there most efficiently? Does it accommodate all kind of vehicles and traffic?
Like I said, the debate continues. Feel free to add to it in the comments. Thanks.

[Disclosure: I have a small stake in Thingamy.]

Posted by hugh macleod at June 18, 2006 1:34 PM | TrackBack
Comments

Hugh,

Youth plus potential vs age plus experience is a classic debate.

I suppose it depends on the job/industry that you're hiring for but I'm personally skewed towards Thingamy and potential.

I recently did a podcast with Sig about Thingamy that you and your readers might enjoy.

http://www.marketingmonger.com/2006/05/marketingmonger_podcast_30_interview_with_sig_rinde_of_thingamy.htm

Take care,
Eric
MarketingMonger.com

Posted by: Eric Mattson at June 19, 2006 8:09 AM

Thanks, Eric. Blogged it.

Posted by: hugh macleod at June 19, 2006 1:25 PM

One can't have capability without first having potential.

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