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The biggest challenge with new consulting engagements
Sometimes the business problem is not the biggest challenge.
Hypnotism and Sleight of Hand.
There's leverage in hypnotism and sleight of hand.
Failure, Luck, and Hard Work
When I see successful people, I see failure, hard work, and lots of luck. Especially the sensitivity to know when to exploit the luck.
Record, Create, Help
All of us are creative, responding to new situations, spitting out new ideas every day.
I Smooshed a Squirrel
I smooshed a squirrel while moving the BBQ grill yesterday. I didn’t know he was hiding under there when I started to move it. But then I heard him squeal. I guess he fell out of the oak tree above it and, waiting to clear his head before re-ascending, was hiding, traumatized. It was traumatic […]
The OV (Original Visionary)
We, the Sherpas have to hump or take off on our own trek.
The Disembodied Bird
We were only half-way through our second song when a middle finger jutted into the spotlight in front of my brother Bob, our lead singer. The disembodied bird was raised high, waving back and forth like an angry fuel gauge. If you’ve never played in a band, from the stage, you might be surprised to […]
Do Open Office Designs Miss the Point?
I'm beginning to think the trend to ‘modern’ (read ‘exposed ductwork’) open office designs supports executive and architect’s egos more than real creativity and collaboration.
Scrum of Scrums Facilitator
Sometimes, having a facilitator, especially for young teams, makes sense. This video provides a few recommendations for the attributes of a good Scrum of Scrums facilitator.
Agile Status Reports: Do We Need Them?
I wish we could do away with status reports all together, but we need to make sure our clients and executives know what's going on quickly. Kill the red/yellow/green and go with the facts.
