Author: JB
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Quoteworthy: George Orwell on "Scrupulous Writing"
“A scrupulous writer, in every sentence that he writes, will ask himself at least four questions, thus: 1. What am I trying to say?…
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Leadership Through Communication
A great portion of our efforts to hone our craft revolve around becoming better communicators, or finding that set of symbols that is most…
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Quoteworthy: Dave West – Agility is Responsiveness to Change
There isn’t just one agile: “Agile” is really the ability to respond to change in the most effective way, considering the restraints of the…
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On Schedule, As Designed and the Stakeholders are Thrilled!
Stakeholder reactions to the newest Babcock family project implementation.
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Give ’em Pictures!
One of the surest ways to ensure project success is to get “pictures” in front of the users/stakeholders as early in the process as…
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Quoteworthy: John D. Rockefeller Jr.
The secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well. – John D. Rockefeller
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Quoteworthy: Blaine Lee
Before you attempt to set things right, make sure you see things right. – Blaine Lee
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Quotable: Arnold Toynbee
Apathy can be overcome by enthusiasm, and enthusiasm can be aroused by two things: first, an idea which takes the imagination by storm; and…
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Quoteworthy: The bitterness of poor quality
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of meeting the schedule has been forgotten. – Anonymous
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Quoteworthy: Karl Popper
It is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood. – Karl Popper
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Quoteworthy: Kulak & Guinney
An appropriate and complete requirements specification does nothing to ensure a successful implementation; however, it makes it possible. – Kulak & Guinney
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Quoteworthy: Joseph Joubert
Words, like eyeglasses, blur everything that they do not make more clear. – Joseph Joubert
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Cascade: Q&A with David Wright
Cascade: Better practices for effective delivery of information systems in a multi-project environment.
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The Business Analyst Balancing Act
BA’s must balance the risk of missing requirements against that of paralyzing the project until “everything” is known.
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Quotable: Whitney Young
It’s better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have an opportunity and not be prepared. – Whitney Young