Sat.Mar 11, 2017

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Misunderstanding Making Decisions in the Presence of Uncertainty

Herding Cats

There was a Tweet two days ago from one of the founders of eXtreme Programming, that said. What happens if you shift focus from "accurate estimation" to "reliably shipping by a date"? . This quote demonstrates a lack of understanding of making decisions in the presence of uncertainty and the processes and events that create uncertainty. First, let's establish a principle.

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10 Things Successful Project Managers Never Tolerate: Slack Team Members [Video]

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If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. This video is part of the 10 Things Successful Project Managers Never Tolerate online course. Click here to enjoy the entire course. The post 10 Things Successful Project Managers Never Tolerate: Slack Team Members [Video] appeared first on.

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Quote of the Day

Herding Cats

Magic, it must be remembered, is an art which demands collaboration between the artist and his public - E. M. Butler The Myth of the Magus , 1948. When we hear the magic of making decisions in the presence of uncertainty without the need to estimate the cost, outcome, or impact of that decision, it's surely magical.

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Anecdotes are not Facts nor are They Case Studies

Herding Cats

An anecdote is usually a short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident. Anecdotal are sometimes the starting point of a proper investigation, but it is all too often the ending point and every point of a pseudo-investigation. . Man prefers to believe what he prefers to be true. – Sir Francis Bacon. There is a broader statement about those believing in anecdotal evidence, either found by themselves or heard from others.

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.