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Category Archives: peopleware
We’re All in Sales
It is often said that everyone who works at a company is in sales, and there is some truth in that. Every time you interact with someone outside of your company you represent your company. You are being evaluated, and … Continue reading
The Twilight Hour
I never consciously knew this existed until recently, but now I’m aware of it I see it all the time. The actual time of the Twilight Hour varies from organization to organization, from team to team and even from day … Continue reading
Posted in information, listening, peopleware, process
Tagged gossip, information, lunch, power, twilight hour
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When People Leave
I’ve talked a lot about recruitment and hiring people in the first place, but what about when people leave? How you deal with people when they leave, and in particular during their notice period, can have a big impact on … Continue reading
Posted in listening, peopleware, recruitment
Tagged Emotion, Hiring People (Essentials), resignation
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Progress – Part 3 (What still needs improving?)
In the previous parts, we looked at how things used to be in the development team, and then looked at how things are now. This time, lets look at the areas that still need improving. As a small company trying … Continue reading
The Talent Code
I’ve recently finished reading, The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle. Here’s my summary of the key points and how I think we could use these in software development. I’m a definite subscriber to the idea that the best software developers are … Continue reading
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
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
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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