Today would be a busy day; at least, that was the plan. But you know how it goes. Just one more cup of coffee, just one last cigarette (a terrible habit which I really have to stop), just one more ‘anything I can think of’ to avoid actually sitting down and doing something meaningful. My name is Mike. And I’m a procrastinator.
Respect Requirements Specs: They Can Bite Yet another article on Project Specifications, I’m afraid. I just heard this week of yet another omission in a specification. Only this time, the …
This article has been difficult for me to write, but I feel it’s about time somebody explained how it is to be an introvert in the professional world. Perhaps, in some small way, it may help others understand and accept an introvert’s daily struggles.
Yet another piece about the marketing woes of a Noob; fortunately for you, it’s pretty short and sweet this week. I’ve had so many marketing ideas, but they all fell flat, and then I had a conversation that, hopefully, will change everything.
It is easy to understand that the success of any project hinges on the quality and precision of its specifications. That’s why project sponsors, that is, the customer, must always provide comprehensive, accurate, and high-quality project specifications before going to tender.
I Could Use A Map (or at least a Starting Point ) As someone who has spent his professional life working for various companies and organisations, starting on my own …
Any company worth its salt will have systems in place to reduce the breakdowns in communication. These are all well and good, but they require the users to adhere to specific policies or guidelines.
Lightbulb Moments: How Breaks Can Lead to Breakthroughs Back in my Software Developer days, there were often issues or problems that the deeper I dived, the more complex it became. …
The Parallels Between Vacation and Project Planning On the face of it, taking a break should only be good for me. A chance to relax and recharge. This time, like …
The Loss of Talent: A Hidden Business Cost. I don’t understand and cannot explain why talented people are let go; fire is a better word, for repeatedly disagreeing with somebody …
