We overcommit

February 11, 2019

Sometimes we overcommit. We take on too much or are given more than we can handle (and can’t handle pushing it back either). And the world turns and the deadline matures... READ MORE

Simple mess

February 6, 2019

There aren’t too many simple messes. Most problems can’t be described in one dimension. The route to solving them is working the parts. It starts with the clearest definition you can muster... READ MORE

Minutes in the middle

February 1, 2019

Most of us spend most of our time on the day to day. We make promises to our customers and staff and suppliers and partners, we keep them, we make the... READ MORE

Little little things

January 30, 2019

There are marquee days. When the pitch has to be perfect, the order lands, the prototype whirrs into life and calls for its mama. And everyone smiles and all is good... READ MORE

With less effort

January 29, 2019

It’s almost always possible to get away with less effort if you accept the trade offs. A little less effort now might mean a little more effort later, or a job... READ MORE