When is Done, Done? ⏲
27 Aug 2020 | Leadership
You’re probably noticing my emails are a bit different. I’m trying out a new provider. Let me know what you think about the new experience!
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How I Cut Development Time to 1/3rd
27 Aug 2020 | Leadership
A familiar reprieve from many consultants, agilists, and others is, “There are no silver bullets.” I’m going to describe the closest thing I know of as one, and it is also the most controversial thing I bring to my clients.
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Dos and Don’ts for Decision Making
24 Aug 2020 | Leadership
A new project is about to begin, and various leaders are gathered in a room to make a few critical decisions. On the table today is the number of teams. A consultant provides several options. After listening, a leader asks about their current approach. The consultant asks, “How’s that working out for you currently?” The leaders pause and begin to talk about the problems before quickly suggesting that this time will be different.
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Resume Double Duty - Getting a Raise
05 Aug 2020 | Career
For most of us, our resumes go back in the drawer as soon as we take a job offer. However, there are some interesting benefits to keeping your resume fresh and dust-free.
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On Being Better Gardners
05 Aug 2020 | Leadership
Okay, before I go much further, I want to thank Jessica Kerr for her great article that help inspire me with this article.
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Can You Hard-Boil an Egg?
28 Jul 2020 | Leadership
My favorite chef, Jacques Pepin, says that he judges a chef by what he does with eggs. That eggs are so simple in concept, but require precision to get right. He goes further to talk about the importance of technique, and that learning to perfectly hard boil an egg is where some people should start.