PinnedKarl WiegersinAnalyst’s cornerA Fool with a Tool Is an Amplified FoolTools can boost a software developer’s capability, but ineffective or inappropriate tool usage amplifies their shortcomings as well.Sep 3015Sep 3015
PinnedKarl WiegersinAnalyst’s cornerA Compilation of Articles by Karl WiegersHere’s an index with more than 130 of my articles on business analysis, product design, project management, quality, writing, and more.Apr 14Apr 14
PinnedKarl WiegersYou Say You Want to Write a Book?It’s an exciting prospect. It’s also a lot of work. Here are some tips for getting started, based on 14 books’ worth of experience.Feb 2635Feb 2635
PinnedKarl WiegersinAnalyst’s cornerThe Essential Practices for Business Analysis SuccessThese twenty requirements practices can make the difference between happy success and painful struggling.Oct 4, 20235Oct 4, 20235
PinnedKarl WiegersinCrow’s FeetKarl and/or Chris Has Left the BuildingYou’re going to die eventually. Make things easier for your family by organizing essential information before they need it.Nov 14, 20239Nov 14, 20239
Karl WiegersinAnalyst’s cornerCulture Change: The Real Obstacle to ProgressDon’t underestimate the challenge of changing an organization’s culture as it moves toward new ways of thinking and working.2d ago12d ago1
Karl WiegersinAnalyst’s cornerAI: Artificial Intelligence or Aggregated Ignorance? A Case Study.A series of experiments did not give me confidence in the results from even a simple query of an AI chatbot. Use them at your own risk.Oct 2813Oct 2813
Karl WiegersWhat Are You Worth as a Freelance Consultant?What should you charge for your services and products? There’s no guidebook, but consider these aspects for your next price quote.Oct 258Oct 258
Karl WiegersinAnalyst’s cornerThe Best Response to Any Request for an EstimateAn off-the-cuff estimate can sound a lot like a commitment to the person who hears it. Don’t paint yourself into a commitment corner.Oct 211Oct 211
Karl WiegersinAnalyst’s cornerAn Ounce of Design is Worth a Pound of RecodingFixing or improving designs and code are common software activities. Some of this rework could be avoided with better initial…Oct 146Oct 146