Quote by Jesse James Garrett

Well, the whole story is in the book, but the short answer is that I was the first information architect in an organization that was traditionally design-oriented, and I felt I needed a tool to help me gain the trust and support of my colleagues.

Well, the whole story is in the book, but the short answer i

Summary

In this quote, the speaker highlights their experience as the first information architect in a design-oriented organization. They express the need for a tool that would aid in acquiring trust and support from their colleagues. Although the details are available in the book, this brief explanation sheds light on the speaker's motivation and the challenges they likely faced in their role as an information architect.

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Trust

By Jesse James Garrett

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