Leadership Archive
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How much sausage making do you want to see?
Posted on May 4, 2009 | No CommentsMy company’s CTO has a saying about building software. He says that it’s a lot like making sausage. There’s a level of detail you want to know in order to be happy with it- are you using quality ingredients, when will I get the finished... -
Projects versus Operations- who wins?
Posted on December 3, 2008 | No CommentsThe best project management organizations and companies out there understand that projects compete for resources, and they plan accordingly. They have governance bodies that weigh the importance of one project versus another, and they have an elaborate ranking system for establishing the priorities of projects... -
Preparation as a team multiplier
Posted on December 1, 2008 | No CommentsAs managers and project managers, we often talk about planning. There is more to planning, of course, than building your project documentation. Preparation is also an effective way to multiply the capabilities of your team. A properly prepared team have the following advantages: People understand...