Important stuff

August 8, 2019

There are always so many things to get on with - solving the problems in front of you and preparing for the next one’s looming down the track - that it’s... READ MORE

A rugby match

August 5, 2019

There’s always a lot of wriggle in what you do. You’re not exactly making it up as you go along, and to an outside observer it probably looks pretty good, but... READ MORE

The calendar

July 26, 2019

Everyone 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 their... READ MORE

Estimation and cadence

July 25, 2019

The 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 and... READ MORE

Chivvying along

July 19, 2019

Five minutes after the meeting, people are straying from the path. What seemed clear and obvious and agreed and straightforward gets battered about by the daily reality of living in the... READ MORE