PinnedPublished inFocus on outcomesOutcome thinking applied to estimation (TLDR; it is mainly wasted effort)Most effort in estimating software development is wasted. Here’s why and where our effort is better spent.Oct 4, 2024Oct 4, 2024
PinnedPublished inFocus on outcomesI moving my publication — please resubscribe at the new place.Hi everyone, this is a short post to let you know I am moving my publication to a different platform.Jun 28, 2022Jun 28, 2022
PinnedPublished inFocus on outcomesWhat appeal does basketball have for systems thinkers?As I sit here watching Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals I thought I might describe what appeals to me about basketball from systems thinking…Jun 9, 20221Jun 9, 20221
PinnedPublished inFocus on outcomesA new orthodoxy awaits usIn the zeitgeist of product development, the hive mind is slowly, through repeated exploration, moulding a new orthodoxy. A set of…Apr 28, 20201Apr 28, 20201
What is the explanation for dysfunction in organisations?In many organisations, poor quality can go unaddressed for long periods. Why does this happen? Where should we start in addressing this?Apr 5, 2024Apr 5, 2024
Published inFocus on outcomesThe ‘soil sample’ technique as an alternative to firehose drinkingMar 18, 2024Mar 18, 2024
Published inFocus on outcomesA leader’s prime responsibility is to provide contextA good use of a leader’s effort is to provide their team context. So what is context, and what context is most useful for software…Feb 6, 2024Feb 6, 2024
Published inFocus on outcomesTwo impactful ideas to apply in software product development (part 2)In part 2 we dig deeper into the two ideas we introduced in part 1Aug 28, 2023Aug 28, 2023
Published inFocus on outcomesTwo impactful ideas to apply in software product developmentIn this publication, I look at the planning and execution of software products from many angles. I have also been critical of the…Aug 28, 2023Aug 28, 2023
Published inFocus on outcomesThinking holistically about customer experienceWhen you look through verbatims of customer satisfaction or NPS surveys you will notice a wide range of feedback. Some will be what you…Aug 11, 2023Aug 11, 2023
