Tag Archives: technology
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 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
Faster Horses
This article at Ars Technica about Microsoft’s continued failure in emerging non-Windows-centric markets is a prime illustration of a pattern that should seem familiar to anyone who has followed the technology business for any length of time. A company is … Continue reading
Mediocrity Rules or “Why does enterprise software suck?”
As our society becomes more and more digital, more connected, and all of us become more comfortable with technology, the stark contrast that we see between our digital personal lives and the wasteland that we encounter at work is growing. … Continue reading