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
PinnedPublished inFreelancer’s HubYou 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 2636Feb 2636
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 cornerWhich Comes First, the Process or the System?Do you build a software system to fit a new or modified business process, or do you implement the system first and then change the process?2h ago2h ago
Published inFreelancer’s HubIndependent Consulting: Clients from HellMost of my many consulting clients have been easy to work with. A few, though, have been more trouble than they’re worth. Here’s why.5d ago115d ago11
Published inAnalyst’s cornerGentle Pressure, Relentlessly AppliedWhen steering an organization toward new ways of working, leaders should apply steady, consistent, but gentle persuasion.Dec 210Dec 210
Published inAnalyst’s cornerRequirements Quality Is in the Eye of the BeholderIt doesn’t matter how good you think the requirements you write are. If they aren’t clear to other people, they need improvement.Nov 252Nov 252
Published inAnalyst’s cornerDealing with Unreasonable PeopleNo engineering or management technique will be effective if you’re working with unreasonable people.Nov 181Nov 181