The parent post's idea actually isn't that bad. If it's for an internal Windows-only network you've got the benefit that all computers have it installed already. It doesn't sound like the submitter needs anything fancy, so why go through all the trouble of downloading and installing another IM tool? This is what my company uses and it works great. If you need to send files you've still got e-mail. As far as a GUI client goes we use Net Send by RJL Software (http://www.rjlsoftware.com/software/utility/netse nd/).
- Communication. This is by far the most important quality to have as a pair. - Patience. Sometimes your pair might not be at the same level you are, in this case, it is your job to help get them there. - Assertiveness. If you have no clue what your pair is doing, ASK!
Other recommendations I have are to force your partner to drive if they are more inexperienced than you. This will help you both learn. If you don't have any idea what's going on then tell your partner you'd like to drive for awhile. I find this helps get you focused and allows you pick things up faster.
Of course, if your partner just isn't willing to cooperate, then I think there are other issues that need to be dealt with. But, for the most part, I think people are more than willing to teach others, you just have to ask and communicate.
Another thing to keep in mind, too, is to give it time. You aren't going to be a master pair after a few days or weeks.
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The parent post's idea actually isn't that bad. If it's for an internal Windows-only network you've got the benefit that all computers have it installed already. It doesn't sound like the submitter needs anything fancy, so why go through all the trouble of downloading and installing another IM tool? This is what my company uses and it works great. If you need to send files you've still got e-mail. As far as a GUI client goes we use Net Send by RJL Software (http://www.rjlsoftware.com/software/utility/netse nd/).
-Dan
Things I would recommend:
- Communication. This is by far the most important quality to have as a pair.
- Patience. Sometimes your pair might not be at the same level you are, in this case, it is your job to help get them there.
- Assertiveness. If you have no clue what your pair is doing, ASK!
Other recommendations I have are to force your partner to drive if they are more inexperienced than you. This will help you both learn. If you don't have any idea what's going on then tell your partner you'd like to drive for awhile. I find this helps get you focused and allows you pick things up faster.
Of course, if your partner just isn't willing to cooperate, then I think there are other issues that need to be dealt with. But, for the most part, I think people are more than willing to teach others, you just have to ask and communicate.
Another thing to keep in mind, too, is to give it time. You aren't going to be a master pair after a few days or weeks.