More difficult than crayons
Software engineering is a creative process. Why do we treat it like manufacturing crayons?
Project Management
The ability to get work finished meeting budgetary and time constraints. It is both and art and a science.
Avoiding the dumpster fire.
Project failure happens but there are a few ways to avoid its worst consequences.
A little empathy goes a long way.
Show empathy, it will make you a better leader.
Do not be a mad hatter agile shop!
A particular standard of care must be met if you want to get work done otherwise you are behaving like a mad hatter.
Treat people like people instead of resources.
I hate it when people are called 'resources' and this blog explains why.