Long-Term Lessons We Can Learn from Year 2000
Assume Year 2000 turns out badly. I am convinced it will, at least for some countries. For those affected places, I can see the following lessons being well received:
Long-Term Lessons We Can Learn from Year 2000
Assume Year 2000 turns out badly. I am convinced it will, at least for some countries. For those affected places, I can see the following lessons being well received:
The Impact of Year 2000 on Certification
Certification has been a topic of serious discussion and debate for well over a decade in the software development field.
The Impact of Year 2000 on Certification
Certification has been a topic of serious discussion and debate for well over a decade in the software development field.
A Sector-by-Sector Metrics Analysis of IT Spending and Business Performance
With data collected on IT finances and business performance from more than 800 US companies under study since 1995, it is now time to close the books on a year characterized
A Sector-by-Sector Metrics Analysis of IT Spending and Business Performance
With data collected on IT finances and business performance from more than 800 US companies under study since 1995, it is now time to close the books on a year characterized
Aligning with the Principles of Software Engineering
Reuters/Instinet E-Trading System
Using the "Oh, @#$!%" Tool
I recently spent almost half a day in a room with about 15 senior project managers who were reporting their project status to the CIO of the company. I listened patiently as each one went through their reports and PowerPoint presentations.
Using the "Oh, @#$!%" Tool
Using the "Oh, @#$!%" Tool
Key Technologists: Who They Should Be Tomorrow
Key Technologists: Who They Should Be Tomorrow
A critical issue for companies competing in today's e-business economy is identifying and finding the right IT professionals to help their business grow. To do this, companies need to transition from "systems" professionals to professional information technologists who:
Key Technologists: Who They Should Be Tomorrow
A critical issue for companies competing in today's e-business economy is identifying and finding the right IT professionals to help their business grow. To do this, companies need to transition from "systems" professionals to professional information technologists who:
Business-IT Alignment: Knife, Fork, and Spoon
The New Role of the Customer
Business-IT Alignment: Knife, Fork, and Spoon
Working Outside Your Box
Here is a management technique I've found useful when evaluating the performance of my employees. I've found it especially useful when working with employees who think they are performing well, but in reality are failing to attend to their core set of responsibilities. It is based on the following ideas:
Each of us has a set of specific job responsibilities (our "box").
Most of us, especially those who want to move ahead, take on additional work ("outside the box").
