Mystery
On a hiking expedition yesterday, my wife and I came across several mounds of rocks; one of them pictured here. Archaelogical investigations by the University of Georgia state that these rock “cairns”...
View ArticleThe Apple Does Not Fall Far from the Tree
I have heard that “the apple does not fall far from the tree.” I was reminded of the concept recently as my family gathered to celebrate my birthday. My daughter Lauren is the office manager for an...
View ArticleThe Math is Simple: 18+3=21
Yes. The mathematics are simple when it comes to Agile, Scrum, XP, Lean, Kanban, and the exam for certification as a PMI-ACP, PMI’s Agile Certified Practitioner. For example, what’s the optimum Scrum...
View ArticleSummer is Here
My wife and I had lunch together with another couple one very hot Georgia day last week. As we were leaving the restaurant, an elderly couple was also leaving. My friend Bryan held the door for them,...
View ArticleWhat kind of work do you do?
“What kind of work do you do?” “I am a project manager.” And then the project manager jokes start up. Wait. That’s not true. I don’t remember ever hearing someone say to me, “Hey, I’ve...
View Article12/21/2012
Today is the day. The Mayan prophecy of doomsday, the end of the world as we know it, a spiritual awakening, the lining up of the planets causing gravitational stress on our planet… Or just another...
View ArticleA New Start
“Happy New Year!” It is a wonderful wish! Hope! Encouragement! This year could be the best ever! A positive outlook! What will help make the difference THIS year? Are we destined to repeat...
View ArticleThis Column Is Not in This Room!
A few years ago, I arrived at a hotel to teach a class. The classroom space was reserved and ready for me to set up class. The materials had arrived without being lost in shipment. My travel...
View ArticleThe Barber Shop
Before reporting to work this morning, I visited my local barber shop for a haircut. There were already several men around, and the conversation bounced around from topics like good coffee, muscle...
View ArticleWrestling with Project Management
OK, time for all of the children to leave the room. I have some controversial statements to make… Professional wrestling is scripted. It is entertainment at its core. However, every event, punch,...
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