Of course, there are few words in our modern-day discourse that are used more often, and examined less carefully, than the word “polarized.” The word has become so common that many people accept it without ever questioning what it actually means. Ironically, the word polarized is itself polarizing… both literally and figuratively, IMHO… This Just […]
Author: Gregory Wall
Breaking Things on Purpose
When Agile Wisdom Becomes Organizational Debt One of the most quoted ideas in modern product and software development is some variation of “fail fast and fail often,” or “break things early and often.” The philosophy is rooted in Agile thinking and, when applied correctly, carries actual value to the development teams. Learning early in a […]
“Act Your Age”; Wait, I am My Age…
One of the many conundrums in life has recently begun to amuse me is the phrase: “Act your age” Recently, I began to think about that statement and what it actually said and now says to me. Now, I think you will begin to look at it differently, as well. Therefore, by definition: I am […]
Change Management: The Human Side of Project Success
If there is one thing every project has in common, it is change… that is either a result of the project itself or the requirements to build the result! Projects exist because something needs to be different than it is today. This is because a process is being improved or an active system requires replacement. […]
What If Corporations’ Rules Applied to You and Me?
Important Note: I generally aim to write from a collective or personal perspective by using “I,”, “me”, “we,” or “one”, rather than directly addressing “you” the reader. However, in this particular case, I will use “you” to encourage thoughtful and responsible reflection and to help place “you” the reader within the scenario. Please understand that […]