I’ve always admired Blizzard’s approach to shipping software – “We’ll ship when it’s ready” – policy to shipping software. And I love it – I love that the quality and featureset come first to the user – the experience of logging in for the first time to an incredible experience is first and foremost. But can it apply everywhere? Can it work in your industry? Maybe? At some point in development, Blizzard (and DISCLAIMER -…
That’s an oxymoron right? Don’t all Managers/Leaders work? I heard this term coined many years – “You’re a working manager, Greg” – okay, that’s good to know. In the context of the below, I apply everything to the voice of the Software Development Manager. If you look at the difference between a Team Lead and a Manager – I’ve always equated the Team Lead to being the fun job – take an active role in…
Conflict in the workplace is nothing new – there is always someone you are not going to get along with, not see eye to eye with, butt heads with, etc, etc. We’ve all worked with those people that we think are coasting through the day, leaving their work to others to pick up and take on. There are two paths to handling this situation – either confront them about it and find ways to work…
This is the last thing anybody wants to do, it’s not easy, its awkward and everyone always worries how they come off. But it’s a necessity to life – especially in technology. Whether it be to an interview, a performance review or meeting someone at a conference for the first time, at some point you are going to have to Sell Yourself… not for the sale… but for the you. Now this not about shilling…
It takes so much to become an expert in your chosen field… an immense amount of learning, practical application and intense focus. It might also require you to push aside a number of other ventures at the same time so you can hone in on it and really develop your skill set. And in the end – you will still not be an expert – not because of your effort but just become it is…