They say

December 2, 2019

There’s a philosophy, let’s call it Build For Today. Advocates say that you should do what you have to do based on what you’re dealing with now. When tomorrow comes, that’s... READ MORE

Ask for specifics

December 1, 2019

When the customer gives conflicting and confusing signals, tell them that you’re conflicted and confused and ask them for their advice. If the project manager isn’t giving clear direction or instruction about... READ MORE

Hills and valleys

November 29, 2019

Every story is full of nuance. It’s important, it’s probably the whole story, and it’s just not interesting most of the time. When you’re talking to your team, an investor, a... READ MORE

Those calls

November 21, 2019

Some calls are unpalatable. Some emails you just don’t want to write. Some meetings you’d rather not arrange. But that’s the work. When you took the title, when you hired the... READ MORE

Invest in progress

November 19, 2019

It’s a pretty simple idea. Progress. Things that take us from where we are today to where we want to get to tomorrow or the day after. Step one is to work out... READ MORE