James PrattDon’t Expect Your Processes and Procedures To WorkProcesses and procedures are great. They take complex tasks, simplify them and make them repeatable. They bring structure, organization and…Apr 12, 2016Apr 12, 2016
James PrattNon-developers : This Is Why Software Estimation Is HardI’ve worked in software engineering organizations for more than 20 years. At some point every software developer is asked the question…Mar 31, 2016Mar 31, 2016
James PrattEmployee Retention 101: Plan for People to LeaveWhat if I told you the best way to retain your employees was to sit down with them every few weeks and have a conversation about them…Mar 21, 20161Mar 21, 20161
James PrattinDon't Panic, Just HireThe Sorry Story of “Sorry”I own a car, but I try to use it infrequently. If I can walk, or bicycle or take public transportation I’ll do that. It’s a personal…Mar 11, 20161Mar 11, 20161
James PrattEmployee Conflict Is A Matter Of Perspective. The Parable of Talia Jane and StefanieHave you had to resolve conflict or a difference of an opinion between two team members? If you haven’t, you will eventually and you need…Feb 23, 2016Feb 23, 2016
James PrattinDon't Panic, Just HireBeware Of Collective Delusion In The WorkplaceHumans have a surprising capacity for self-delusion. Have you ever said “When Santa Claus / the Easter Bunny / the Tooth Fairy visit?” Do…Feb 22, 2016Feb 22, 2016
James PrattCam Newton Teaches Us About The Danger of Expectations. Twice.Last weekend saw the culmination of the American NFL season with the Denver Broncos, lead by veteran Peyton Manning, getting the victory…Feb 10, 2016Feb 10, 2016
James PrattGratitude And More : A Downloadable Daily Reflection PracticeThere’s growing research that writing a gratitude list every day is beneficial to health and happiness. Gratitude lists can improve overall…Feb 5, 2016Feb 5, 2016
James PrattinDon't Panic, Just HireWhat Does A Manager Do All Day?from Questions for the Reflective Manager.Jan 28, 2016Jan 28, 2016
James PrattinDon't Panic, Just HireWhat Blair Walsh’s Missed Field Goal Taught Us About AccountabilityI wrote recently about how people often say “sorry” when it isn’t necessary. It’s playoff season in the NFL and that time of year where a…Jan 19, 2016Jan 19, 2016