Why Move the Prototype Earlier
There is a “right spot” for the design and product investment. Too early and you’re generating endless loops of revisions…
Baconnaise as a Skid Greaser
But then the bacconaise arrived. I don’t remember now what the significance of bacconaise was at the time—likely an inside joke that they picked up on, but there it was, in a package shipped from the main office in LA. They sent us… bacon-flavored mayo?
Where I Stand on Software Project Management
My distaste for project managers may have first started after my first acquisition. I was a young PM on a…
When Did Agile Stop Wanting Planning?
In our struggle with waterfall software development and the inherent shortcomings of over-planning, Agile was first eschewed then embraced as…
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine Reports
I’m well into some research on effective project reporting. As I’ve reflected on the shared experience of preparing and presenting…
Bill and Ted Return
It’s no small thing for me to admit that I’m a rabid fan of the Bill and Ted movie franchise.…
The Funnel of Uncertainty
I borrowed from the cone of uncertainty, which is a project management construct used to explain the evolution of a…
Grateful for Mentors
As a young and eager computer science major, I joined a software startup that was growing and finding success. I…
Project Prioritization in a Software Startup
Our ability to conceive new work will always outpace our ability to achieve it.
Translating Office Perks for Remote Employees
“I believe that all employees deserve the same perks… Is it still a perk if it takes leg-work on the employee’s part? I think the answer depends on the employee.”