Always open
July 27, 2019 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsDespite what you say, your door isn’t always open. You have to notice when they have something to say that they aren’t saying, then you have to invite them into... Read more
Author Archives for Nick Shepheard
The calendar
July 26, 2019 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsEveryone loves an optimist. Right up until everyone hates an overoptimist who promised more than could be delivered, committed more resources that were available, used up the good natures of... Read more
Estimation and cadence
July 25, 2019 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsThe first time you did something like this, you pretty much made it up as you went along. Over time, as you worked through these situations again, you spent more... Read more
Inside the circle
July 24, 2019 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsThings take as long as they take. Which means, sometimes, a deadline is missed and someone will be let down. That said, you have a lot of control – over... Read more
Loop around
July 23, 2019 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsIn the moment, when the world is crashing down (or, more likely, someone wants something quickly that would take more time to do properly), it’s easy and practical and compelling... Read more