chrishmorris's blog

We have delivered; but will we get continuation funds?

When we showed the product to users a year ago, they said it looks good, but to adopt it themselves they would want a few extra features. When we show it now, more than half say they want to start using it. The difference is not that we have added extra features.

We discussed how we think about how people code.

How can I teach how to focus a team effort on the acheivable?

Heterogeneous engineering develops the social processes that will create the product.

Starting to plan the next stage in the life cycle.

A recent seminar on testing ... and some lessons on reflectiveness.

Recognising when it's time to move on.

"I resent you putting pressure on me to take those decisions."

How do you help someone face up to criticism?

I've had a couple of bad experiences in discussions about the architecture of the product. Does this ring a bell with anyone? Or have I just mishandled the question?

When is it incremental development and when is it a secret agenda?

A story about a somewhat unpleasant encounter...

I'm embarrassed about this mistake, but recording it may help stop me doing it again.