Monthly Archives: September 2012

More inspiration from John Bogle!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Radha Mukkai

In a recent post, I talked about John Bogle and how John’s podcast interview with Greg Gallant inspired me. After listening to the podcast, I started to explore and read material authored by or involving John Bogle. I noticed that … Continue reading →

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Hidden Assumptions in a Project Schedule

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Radha Mukkai

I got an important insight while reading the book, Roundtable on Project Management. The book contains conversations between practitioners about project management that was compiled from discussions in Jerry Weinberg’s SHAPE forum. The book filled with pragmatic advice from people who … Continue reading →

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Mindless Middles

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Radha Mukkai

Barry Oshry wrote a recent blog post on the challenges of working as a Middle. 1 Oshry states: Middles regularly face potential sewer pipe situations. The instructions come and you pass them on. That’s what Middles do. Unfortunately, that’s what … Continue reading →

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Define Reality

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Radha Mukkai

In the book, Leadership Is An Art, Max DePree talks about the responsibilities of a leader. Max DePree has the following to say: The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. … Continue reading →

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Inspiration from John Bogle

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Radha Mukkai

John Bogle has been an inspiration in my journey of personal and professional growth. Whenever I read or listen to John Bogle, I always walk away with an uplifting feeling. Mr. Bogle’s personality flows through in his speech and writing. … Continue reading →

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5 Key Questions for every project

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Radha Mukkai

I am a regular reader and fan of Glen Alleman’s blog – Herding Cats. Glen writes an insightful blog about Project Management. Glen constantly re-iterates the 5 Immutable Principles of project management. The principles are stated in the form of … Continue reading →

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Insights about Software Projects – Part 5

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Radha Mukkai

I am writing a series of posts that summarizes some of the insights I have gained while working in the Professional Services/IT Consulting world. My goal with this series to increase awareness of important aspects of projects, promote improved thinking … Continue reading →

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Insights about Software Projects – Part 4

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Radha Mukkai

I am writing a series of posts that summarizes some of the insights I have gained while working in the Professional Services/IT Consulting world. My goal with this series to increase awareness of important aspects of projects, promote improved thinking … Continue reading →

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Insights about Software Projects – Part 3

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Radha Mukkai

I am writing a series of posts that summarizes some of the insights I have gained while working in the Professional Services/IT Consulting world. My goal with this series to increase awareness of important aspects of projects, promote improved thinking … Continue reading →

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Insights about Software Projects – Part 2

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Radha Mukkai

I am writing a series of posts that summarizes some of the insights I have gained while working in the Professional Services/IT Consulting world. My goal with this series to increase awareness of important aspects of projects, promote improved thinking … Continue reading →

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