“That is not our core business” has been a widespread mantra for decades. Anything deemed “non-essential” is better done “by someone else,” e.g., an outsourcing partner. The tricky part is to avoid outsourcing the wrong business areas, especially when it comes to outsourcing software. Read
There are many risk management strategies, such as acceptance, avoidance, and mitigation. My favorite, however, is “management by ignorance.” Read
Covit-19 pandemic is a unique catalyst that accelerates the trend to work from home. We have now the proof that teleworking can be efficient for the businesses and attractive to the employees. It works, as long as certain decisive rules are being followed. Read
At first glance, leading virtual teams seems to be not very different from traditional leadership and team management. However, there are critical differences regarding feedback techniques and planning strategies, with particular emphasis on risk management. Read
It takes skill, preparation, and dedication to organize and to lead successful meetings. Meeting online tends to be even trickier but, with the right attitude and proper preparation, it can become an easy routine. Read
Some love it, some hate it – but one thing is for sure: working from home can be a challenge. The change affects nearly everyone and everything. The good news is that it can work. In fact, it can be a blessing in disguise. Read
“Common Features,” a concept that was initially a cornerstone of the CMMI in version 1.1, was a set of minimalistic principles dedicated to continuous process improvement. Although abandoned since CMMI v. 1.2, the spirit of Common Features is still valid and deserves a second consideration. Read
In technology-centric product development organizations, promoting and retaining talent while fostering a culture of technical excellence is essential. An established role of Subject Metter Experts, or SMEs, has proven to be an effective way to facilitate knowledge excellence, particularly in multi-project organizations. Read
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