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I’ll admit it, right here from the beginning, I don’t go to amusement parks for the shows! You won’t find me staking out a seat at a stunt performance, singing along to a revue, or planning my day around some dancing that I am not interested in. Let’s get this out there loud and clear, […]

One of the most important principles in any system, game, workplace, relationship, organization, or society is surprisingly simple, as follows. The rules of engagement should be established before the engagement begins, ensuring complete sign off and agreement between all parties. The reason is equally simple as when the rules change in the middle of the […]

One of the most repeated sayings in the English language is, “You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink.” Most people use it when talking about giving advice to others. One can provide information, opportunities, or guidance, but one cannot force someone else to embrace it the same way. The […]

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 […]

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 […]