Jun
7
Solving Complex Problems
June 7, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Analysis techniques exist to help us structure problems.
That’s hardly a radical conclusion or a bold new insight. However, it was driven home to me recently as a consequence of my day job. I’ve been working lately on producing more “developer-friendly” requirements, which in this instance, consist largely of a very detailed feature list and UI [...]
Jun
5
Know When to Walk Away
June 5, 2006 | Leave a Comment
One of the hardest things for many consultants to figure out is when they should not be consulting.
The temptation is obvious and real. I mean, hours spent with a client are hours that you can bill. If an opportunity for additional work comes up, it’s very tempting to take advantage of it and rack up [...]
Jun
2
Body of Knowledge version 1.6
June 2, 2006 | Leave a Comment
…will be released at the IIBA Annual General Meeting this year (or at most, a few days after). Keep an eye on the IIBA website for details.
Jun
2
The Joy of Spam
June 2, 2006 | Leave a Comment
I discovered a UI bug today in GMail’s spam reporting capability.
The problem occurs when a spam email has the same subject as an ongoing conversation. GMail then attaches it to that conversation. Normally, to report a spam email that slips past the GMail filter, I go into my Deleted Items, check the message, and select [...]