Ah yes, another new year has come upon us. I have spent a lot of time on our mentoring site (https://develpreneur.com) talking about the value of steady progress and intention as we strive to meet goals. Although there is much to be said about effective planning and review on a regular basis, the beginning of a year often seems the most comfortable starting point. Invest Time For Effective Planning The first thing that is important and natural to do at …
We all can use more ways to achieve project success or at least increase its likelihood. Of course, there are many steps we can take in this effort. However, few provide the impact of setting expectations and managing them throughout the process. Here are some ways to help you do precisely that in your next project. Concrete Over Vision The most significant variance in expectations in my experience comes down to vision. The end product you envision is not what your …
Every so often you will come across a comparison of drunk driving to trying the same action while sleep deprived. This usually is surprising to spectators when the lack of sleep is shown to be as bad as consuming a lot of alcohol. Although developers tend to be comfortable drinking and drinking alcohol, they are far more known for long hours and lack of sleep. Maybe this correlation can also be extended to the larger than average project failure rates. The Caffeine Culture …
