I don’t know if we ever found out? When this show was on, I can’t remember one person ever standing up and saying that “they were the boss and no one else is”? It made for great comedy but when you’re in a meeting and have a conversation that starts going down this path. Us: We’re implementing this new idea. Them: No you’re not, we haven’t approved...
Unless you let them. So the question is – if someone tells you, you did a bad job, are you going to let that stop you from doing something you love? (hint: I can’t answer this, only you can, but hopefully seeing it written down will point you in the right direction). Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to...
The only person you hurt when you hold back on giving your best effort is you. If the team is not up to your level, you bring them up, otherwise you are letting them down. If your intensity and commitment is different than everyone else’s, you share that with the team so they know where you are coming from. If you see problems that they don’t, bring them up to speed, don’t wait...
Of all my SlideShares, this one remains my favourite – “How to Write Great Requirements”. In the almost four years since I wrote it, we still haven’t got it right. It’s not perfect, but it’s a start. How to write Great Requirements from Greg Thomas Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click...
We sometimes ask for Feedback, expecting validation in return. “This is perfect” “Great plan” “I like this approach” “No comments” And when we receive feedback we are disgruntled at what we get back. “It’s good but have you tried this?” “What if we incorporated this as well?” “I have some other ideas if you want...