Executive Update

Senior Management's Role in Software Project Success (or Failure): Part III -- The Sun Tzu Theory of Management

Posted August 31, 2006 | Leadership |

"In Sun Tzu's1 time," writes IBM strategist Mark McNeilly, "warfare and statecraft, not commerce, were the means by which states grew rich and powerful." And just like then, "today's business world is one of continuing conflict between companies, as they strive for survival and success across the globe" [1].

About The Author
E.M. Bennatan
E.M. Bennatan was a Senior Consultant with Cutter Consortium's Agile Product & Project Management practice and a contributor to that advisory service, including its survey-based Executive Updates. His extensive hands-on management experience stemmed from many years as Senior Director at Motorola, Inc., developing large software systems and leading multinational design centers. He was also VP of Engineering at Midway Corporation, where he… Read More
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