Representing the Business

The other day, someone asked me why we even need managers. What do they actually do? I think it’s a fair question, and honestly, people get it wrong a lot. You can throw usual fluff to this question. Managers make sure things get done, keep people on track, and handle logistics. Obviously, that’s part of it. But you know yourself, […]

Estimation Accuracy

Estimating software projects is basically the tech equivalent of arguing about Irish weather. Everyone has an opinion, nobody really knows anything, and the forecast changes all the time. One minute you’re looking up and see that nice blue sky, and fifteen minutes later you’re sprinting through sideways rain wondering why you ever trusted an umbrella in this country. If you […]