Category Archives: Management

Psychology of decision making

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Radha Mukkai

One key aspect of software projects is the ability to make good decisions. At the project management level, there is a healthy tension between what can be delivered, by whom, and when (with budgets looming in the background!). Even architects, … Continue reading →

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Further exploring the term, “Define Reality”

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Radha Mukkai

I have been thinking on and off about that post I wrote about Defining Reality. The inspiration for that post came from Max DePree. DePree believed that defining reality was the primary job of the leader. I observed several instances over … 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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