Category Archives: General
Middle Management
Corporate management notices that the monthly output from the Troy plant has been slowly but steadily dropping. The workers must be slacking off. They send in a new plant manager to shake things up and whip those losers into shape. … Continue reading
Management Q&A #1
Dear Bob: What would you say about a consulting project manager who says to a member of his team, “stop talking because what you are saying doesn’t make any sense,” in front of the entire team and the clients on … Continue reading
In The Beginning…Jim McCarthy’s Dynamics of Software Development
The history of software engineering is marked by recurring crises of complexity, cost overruns, and failed deliveries. In response, management philosophies have evolved from rigid, plan-driven models toward more adaptive and human-centered approaches. Jim McCarthy’s Dynamics of Software Development (1995) … Continue reading
The Divine Right of Billionaires
Successful tech CEOs suffer from a toxic combination of unchecked ego, selective expertise, and structural greed that leads them to believe wealth equals wisdom about everything. They’ve succeeded—often through monopoly, exploitation, and luck as much as talent—in one narrow domain, … Continue reading
The Dangers of Using AI to Analyze Client Documents
The integration of artificial intelligence into professional services has accelerated rapidly. From law firms experimenting with contract review software to financial advisors employing automated portfolio analysis, the appeal of AI lies in its promise of speed, efficiency, and enhanced insight. … Continue reading
The Unbalanced Equation: Rethinking STEM’s Dominance Over Arts and Humanities
In the modern educational landscape, there’s a growing chorus that champions STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—as the cornerstone of academic and professional success. This STEM-centric view is often touted by policymakers and educators alike, who argue that a strong foundation … Continue reading