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Category Archives: software development
What Makes a Good Manager?
I have worked with many managers over the years. Some of them I have found inspirational, others absolutely unbearable, but I’ve tried to learn from them all. So, what is it that makes a good manager? Well, here’s my 5 … Continue reading
Risks
I remember being a technical lead on a project and working with our project manager and his newly introduced risk register. Something bothered me about that risk register and the way it was being used and I’ve recently managed to … Continue reading
Software Develpment and Customer Support
Here’s something that has bothered me for a while – being able to manage a software team which involves keeping on track with new developments whilst still supporting our existing customers. First, a quick look at the history of the … Continue reading
Three Levels of Object-Oriented Programming
Everyone claims to understand Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), it is taught on nearly every programming course and is supported by nearly every programming language in general use. However, if my own experience is anything to go by, then there are very … Continue reading
The State of Project Management
As software project managers we have a reputation for delivering poor quality products, finishing late or over running our budget. Is this because as project managers we are deficient in some way, or is it the nature of our projects … Continue reading
Posted in planning, process, Project Management, software development
Tagged project management
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Why do developers think they know everything?
Ok, so maybe it’s not just developers who think they know everything, but there does seem to be a stronger concentration of ‘know-it-alls’ within our community. You know the person, they are always right and they are unable to see … Continue reading
Changing Managers
As part of a very successful and growing company it has been interesting to observe and be part of the changes that have taken place. When I first became Software Development Manager I had responsibility for all aspects of our … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Projects
I’ve recently had the opportunity to be part of two similar projects each being run using a different methodology. Both projects ran for a year, with the second project a continuation of the first. Let’s look at the various aspects … Continue reading
Posted in estimates, motivation, peopleware, planning, process, software development
Tagged agile, process, software development
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Staff Appraisals
It’s that time of year where I need to appraise all my staff and present recommendations to the board on any adjustments to their job roles and salaries. I thought I’d use this post to collect my thoughts on how … Continue reading
Posted in listening, motivation, peopleware, software development
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Thoughts behind Project Management Alchemy
I had intended this follow up to Project Management Alchemy to be written a little quicker than it has been. However, my work has taken me on a couple of foreign trips (to Copenhagen and New York) and my free time … Continue reading
Posted in estimates, listening, motivation, peopleware, planning, process, reading, software development
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