What is ROWE?
October 7, 2008
I read a nice little example of ROWE*-based thinking in a recent blog posting. (link to the full article below) ...
Blog / Project Management
Management vs. Leadership
September 18, 2008
Robert X. Cringely wrote a nice little post about Leadership recently. Everybody has lots to say on this topic -- most of which is meaningless blubber -- but I was particularly impressed with these little gems (emphasis...
Service Failure
August 13, 2008
Today I experienced something I learned about in a Services Marketing course while doing my MBA at Laurier. It’s what’s called “Service Failure.” I’m sure you’ve all experienced it one time or another.
Reducing the Risk of Fixed-Price Projects
August 12, 2008
Scott Ambler has posted a follow-up on his previous article about fixed price software projects at http://www.ddj.com/architect/209602001.
Fixed-Price Software Development
July 21, 2008
I had been putting together some notes to write a short article about the difficulties with fixed-price software development, but Scott Ambler beat me to it.
Phone vs. Email
April 6, 2008
In the business world, there are phone people, and there are email people. I'll admit right upfront that I'm an email person.
How to make a To-Do List work
September 5, 2007
There's a great little article over at What's the next action about how to make an effective To-Do list. If you don't find making lists effective, it might be because you're doing it wrong!
The Not To-Do List
August 17, 2007
Tim Ferriss (author of the 4 Hour Workweek) recently posted a great list of "stressful and common habits that entrepreneurs and office workers should strive to eliminate." My two favorites: 1.
The worst possible ways to manage people
April 28, 2007
A couple of the worst possible ways you can manage people: Ostrich mentality (a.k.a. Head in the sand): Refers to the "ignore it and it will go away" attitude.
Software development is not like building a house
April 2, 2007
A common problem with software development project management is that most people don't really understand how it works. Programmers are often likened to construction workers.