Don’t Be Afraid Of Small
June 6, 2008
At the moment we’re about 35 people here in Wind Mobile. We’re still considered as a small company. And sometimes clients still considers that as an issue. Yes, I know, I shouldn’t be surprised, yet I am. At least partially. While I understand relatively... Read more...
Talk, but Listen
June 5, 2008
I guess you were in a situation where you knew everything about a problem. What happened (that easy since you see what happened). Why it happened (there they come, first simplifications). Who is responsible (I got you, Mister Guilty).Then you have several... Read more...
How to Support Your Backlog
May 28, 2008
Last time I got an advice for those who want to fight with their backlog. Today I’d like to share some ideas with those who like their backlogs and want them to prosper in great condition.1. I’ll do it on evening. Yeah, sure. As you wouldn’t have... Read more...
How to Deal with Backlog
May 27, 2008
You probably experienced that. Loads of work, limited time and no light at the end of the tunnel. For each thing you do there’s another one or even a couple of them which arrive to your inbox. The Mighty Backlog has taken you under control. Nowhere... Read more...
Ask Your People
May 26, 2008
I’ve seen a million decisions affecting employees which were made without any consultation with people. Majority of them were made for the sake of employees. You know, like parents who always know the best choice for children without asking them about... Read more...
Don’t Confuse Users
May 21, 2008
“Let’s add some function here. It’ll work that way for the first 15 minutes since the service activation and another way later. We’ll have to teach users only one function instead of two.”And you’ll have your users wandering why the heck that... Read more...
Ever-Changing Business Requirements
May 19, 2008
A typical time-span for projects we deliver here in Wind Mobile is about six months. That’s considered rather as an average size when talking about systems for mobile operators. However that’s definitely enough to see significant changes in this competitive... Read more...
Who Is On the Other Side?
May 14, 2008
Our team was reinforced lately by an experienced project manager. He worked in his previous company with one of our clients. I’d add that our client works in formalized environment where compliance with procedures is (usually) very important, which... Read more...
A Couple of Tips for (Not Only) Managers
May 12, 2008
Ray White gives a tip for managers:“Love what you do. And love it.”I wouldn’t limit it for managers only. No matter if you have to show leadership or expertise or engagement. As far as you like what you do and you’re able to show it to others... Read more...
Flexible Working Hours: Worthwhile or Not?
May 6, 2008
I hear that question a lot during interviews.What’s your working hours here?And my answer is always the same.Whichever suit you fine.Of course flexible work-time brings some issues. It will be harder to organize meeting when you have in the team a person... Read more...