We Don’t Allow Your Type Around Here
I am always amazed by the creative license people take when writing their E-Mails. Strong Opinions, Editorializing, and Emotion emanate from many keyboards. One thing I’ve learned over the years is to type every E-Mail as if it will be read in a court of law.
In those uncomfortable times when the bottom falls out of a business relationship and companies end up in court…the written word is typically given more credence than people’s memories. That is why it is critical (especially if you are Customer facing) to review, re-read, edit, and review again any correspondence that leaves your desktop.
4 Steps for a Smooth(er) Software Deployment
You only have to live through a bad software deployment once or twice to quickly learn that you want nothing to do with that ever again. You’ll start finding ways to prevent it from happening. If you have experienced the despair of a bad deployment, the following is a starting point for avoiding another one. There’s no guarantee that this will help things go 100% smoothly, but it will certainly make the process smoother and remove the finger-pointing at the end.
3 Traits of Project Managers that Stand Apart From the Crowd
Being an effective project manager is something we all strive for. It means we know what we’re doing, have a good track record of success, and get things done. There are a lot of those types of project managers around and it’s up to you to differentiate yourself from those around you. What are the talent, skills, and experience that can make you stand out in a crowd? The following are 3 for your consideration:
3 True Stories of Bad Project Managers
I’ve worked for and with a number of people in the technology space throughout my career. Most project managers have been great: open-minded, reasonable, flexible, and focused on the greater good. On the other hand, I have worked with some that have been profoundly and deeply dysfunctional, Jim and Suzanne being two that come to mind (not their real names). They are the embodiment of project managers that leave a lot to be desired. Hopefully, you don’t come close to having any of these traits yourself.