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The Agile Fixed-Price Statement of Work

Apr 08, 2019 by Barc Category: Uncategorized 0 comments

Most folks try to jam both fixed-price and time-and-materials work into the same contract. I recommend, for more agility, break off the fixed-price work into another contract, but still request your vendors to follow your sprint, demo, and AC process.

Telephone Interviewing Tips

Feb 17, 2019 by Barc Category: Uncategorized 0 comments

I do so many telephone interviews. I wish most candidates knew these basics.

The biggest challenge with new consulting engagements

Jan 14, 2019 by Barc Category: Uncategorized 0 comments

Sometimes the business problem is not the biggest challenge.

Hypnotism and Sleight of Hand.

Jan 06, 2019 by Barc Category: Leadership, Uncategorized 0 comments Tags: Magic

There's leverage in hypnotism and sleight of hand.

Failure, Luck, and Hard Work

Jan 01, 2019 by Barc Category: Uncategorized 0 comments Tags: luck, success

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

Dec 30, 2018 by Barc Category: Uncategorized 0 comments Tags: Creating

All of us are creative, responding to new situations, spitting out new ideas every day.

I Smooshed a Squirrel

Dec 12, 2018 by Barc Category: Management, People Management, Uncategorized 0 comments Tags: smoosh, 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)

Aug 04, 2018 by Barc Category: Uncategorized 0 comments

We, the Sherpas have to hump or take off on our own trek.

The Disembodied Bird

Oct 12, 2017 by Barc Category: Uncategorized 0 comments

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?

Jul 10, 2016 by Barc Category: Uncategorized 0 comments

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.

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