“Before the Internet, we thought the cause of stupidity was the lack of access to information. Well, it wasn’t that.” David Dunning, the social psychologist… Read More »Why don’t business analysts use the frameworks we’ve got?
WARNING: Don’t read this article if you’re just trying to pass an exam, because I extend the standard BOSCARD technique far beyond the textbook. I’m… Read More »Super-BOSCARD: the best way to write a project Terms of Reference.
If you need to make sure your writing is clear, the website Readability Score can help. I’m not connected or affiliated to this website… Read More »How to use Readability Scores
This blog post from Digital Amit is an oldie-but-goodie on a quick lesson in simplicity. This could be a useful story for you to tell… Read More »A “fan” of simplicity
This article is very back-to-basics, but I think many people would still benefit from applying it. So here goes! I was chatting to someone recently who’s… Read More »Problems coordinating your project? Try a short daily stand-up meeting.
One of the big problems with conference calls is that it can be hard to hear what other people on the call are saying. I… Read More »Tip for Conference Calls: Ban Speakerphones
I’ve been very impressed by how useful the wiki has been in real world use: here are the reasons that have made the wiki very successful for us.
When I hear people using the phrase “technical debt”, it’s mostly used as a buzzword. The actual meaning is lost. It’s a euphemism. When they say “There is a lot of technical debt on the project”, senior people nod sagely … and then ignore it.