...point-to-point, largely batch, poorly documented and increasingly fragile inter-system interfaces with well-engineered integration. And yet even depicting systems interfaces and integration is pretty much an afterthought for TOGAF and its...…
...Assurance: The first rule of SQA is that you always test. Sometimes you test before you put software into production. Sometimes you test by putting it into production. Before is...…
...the When/Who/How/Why/What formula. Determine when you have to make the decision, who should be involved, and how you’re going to make it. If everyone commits to “How” — that is,...…
...they can collaborate they can deliver terrific results together. If they can’t they probably can’t. So let me ask you: How much is your company willing to invest in trust?...…
...and they don’t all come from people and companies that are admirable in every respect. In fact, you won’t find any company or individual you can admire in every respect....…
...go for it if your system won’t include big batch runs. If it will, you’ll have to build in all sorts of nasty workarounds and kludges, and these will inflate...…
...and everything is done pretty much the same way. Visit Casablanca, for example, and except for mosques being far more prevalent than churches, you’d be forgiven for wondering if you...…
...discussion, don’t argue. But digital-as-a-noun has (supposedly) supplanted industrialism as the business’s strategic centerpiece – not only among technology leaders, but in most companies that are paying attention, including yours....…
...can use it to suggest more inclusion. But on the other hand: If you’re in this position, your manager already includes you in decisions. Are you sure you want to...…
...support and how you’re supposed to support it, you can be pretty clear about what you need to improve so you support it better. But you can’t ignore the future....…
