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Whitaker, Ken. “Managing Software Maniacs.” ComputerWorld. Jan 9, 1995
Ken has written close to a gillion or so articles that offer better leadership skills to succeed on your software development projects. These have appeared on LinkedIn.com, ProjectManagement.com, and other online sites.
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- Yes, You Can Develop Software Using Agile Methodology – Part 1
- Putting the Vision Back Into Your Project’s Mission
- Debunking Myths About Product Managers
- Extreme Project Management Requires Extremely Simple Tools
- What to Do When Milestones Don’t Easily “Get to Done”
- How Successful Are Virtual Project Teams Anyway?
- Injecting Extreme Customer Intimacy Into Your Project Team
- I Can Sing and Dance, But I Don’t Juggle
- Why Can’t I Become Agile?
- The Unbearable Lightness Of Being… Simple
- Have You Forgotten About Cost Management?
- Meeting the Needs of Software Developers
- I Can’t Seem to Get My Team to Become Agile
- Determining Whether to Fund Your Next Agile Project
- Seven (7) Successful Habits of Effective Software Leaders
- Is Traditional Project Management Classroom Training Dead?
- Seven (7) Deadly Habits of Ineffective Software Managers
- How to Make the Right Project Decisions
Free Downloads
There are several downloads that are referenced in LSM articles or video shorts that you may wish to use for work. These are available at no cost and without restrictions.
Simplified Agile Worksheet
For several of the articles, an amazingly simple, “killer” agile project spreadsheet (with instructions) can be downloaded for your use (no cost to use):
DOWNLOAD AGILE PROJECT WORKSHEET
Simplified RACI Chart
Sometimes project team members can become unglued when roles and deciders are unclear. If you were ever in need of a simple RACI chart, download this worksheet (no cost to use):
DOWNLOAD RACI CHART WORKSHEET
Simplified Risk Management
To complement one of our most popular videos on Risk Management, master the art of identifying and mitigating project risk with this downloadable package (consisting of risk management documentation and worksheet template):
DOWNLOAD RISK MANAGEMENT PACKAGE
Broken Squares
So you want a way to motivate your teams to better collaborate? Invest in a meeting to play Broken Squares or Broken Circles. You can learn all about it by downloading a complete “broken” package to facilitate your own game. You’ll get comprehensive questions and templates for paper cutouts. (There is no cost whatsoever but you will need scissors.)
DOWNLOAD BROKEN SQUARES KIT
One more thing... If you want a great clock timer app, get Holy Mackerel Software’s superb Minute Timer. It is a free download and works on Windows or macOS.
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