A short ride in a taxi
I had just finished a reference visit and I got into a cab to take me back to my hotel. For the first half of the journey the driver was silent. He drove with one hand on the wheel and the other out of...
View ArticleThe annoying habits of recruiters...
I have spent a little time recently looking for a new role. I had forgotten how irritating some recruiters can be - I may well name and shame the worst at some stage. These guys forget that the...
View ArticleDo the right thing...
I was in a busy general merchandise store at the weekend when a man started shouting at a woman. He was getting more and more aggressive. I moved between them to try to calm things down. At that...
View ArticleWhat does a Chief Architect do next?
I have posted an entry in the EA blog that could be placed here too...
View ArticleWhat does a Technical Architect do next?
I have posted another entry in the EA blog that could be posted here...
View ArticleThe danger of passion…
Like many enterprise architects, I am extremely passionate about my work. I like to work with and employ passionate people. But the passion that creates drive, which causes them to push through when...
View ArticleStyle vs substance
A major source of frustration of enterprise architects and other professionals is the ongoing tragedy of the victory of style over substance. Many of us fail to get our key messages over to those that...
View ArticleTaking over…
Nearly 20 years ago, I took on my first “real” management position with a responsibility to lead a product development department of about 20 people. I didn’t know what leadership was. I had this vague...
View ArticleThe Puppet Master
There is a guy that I have known for about 12 years. He is going to retire shortly. I have admired him since I met him. Those who know him will recognise this description, if he reads it I hope he...
View ArticleDo the interview!
Recently, someone that I mentor informally sent me an IM. She said, "something curious happened today. A manager from a another unit came over and asked me to apply for a promotion in his area. What...
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