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When I started writing this blog entry I tried to remember all of the books that we have re-read (or read for the first time) on a weekly basis. I... Read More
New content is nearly here! The Software Process and Measurement Cast and Blog’s summer hiatus is drawing to a close. There is still time to help pick the next Re-read... Read More
Picking the next Re-read Saturday Book. Steve Adams once told me that he was much more engaged in the re-read when he had a say in which book was chosen.... Read More
The Afterword is primarily an exhortation to connect with the author. One quote for getting work done stood out, “The answer is monotasking— delivering the vital few by skipping the... Read More
I took a lot of statistics, quantitative analysis, and math courses in university. I think it was a function of going to three schools during every available semester and building... Read More
Prioritization is a critical component of a work entry strategy. Prioritization answers the question of which “stuff” should be delivered and in what order. A simple but solid prioritization process... Read More
Week 9 of our re-read of Monotasking by Staffan Nöteberg is the last numbered chapter, next week we will wrap things up. This chapter really is about the self-care needed... Read More
What is a prio Most of you know I am re-reading Monotasking by Staffan Nöteberg as part of our Re-Read Saturday Feature. I thought I had completed my current theme... Read More
This chapter struck several chords during both of my reads of Monotasking by Staffan Nöteberg. Staffan opens the chapter, Simplifying Cooperation, by pointing out that “effective communication gives you more... Read More
Prioritization requires a steady hand and consistency. The process for prioritization should have more in common with a well-oiled basketball or futbol team than five-year-olds playing soccer in the schoolyard.... Read More
