PinnedPublished inAnalyst’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
PinnedPublished inAnalyst’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
PinnedYou 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
PinnedPublished inAnalyst’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
PinnedPublished inCrow’s Feet: Life As We AgeKarl 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, 202311Nov 14, 202311
Published inAnalyst’s cornerDealing with Unreasonable PeopleNo engineering or management technique will be effective if you’re working with unreasonable people.2d ago12d ago1
Published inAnalyst’s cornerModeling Software Requirements EffectivelySoftware people know that a picture is worth more than 1000 words, 1024 to be exact. Analysis models help teams get the solution right.Nov 115Nov 115
There Aren’t Any Easy AnswersPeople often think (or wish) there’s an easy answer to a thorny question, if only a consultant would tell them. However, often there is…Nov 77Nov 77
Published inAnalyst’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.Nov 41Nov 41
Published inAnalyst’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 2815Oct 2815