Review – Easier, Simpler, Faster: Systems Strategy for Lean IT
Easier, Simpler, Smarter, Faster: Systems Strategy for Lean IT is one of the few books I have found addressing lean implementation and Information Technology. It is a reasonable quick read by Jean Cunningham (co-author of Real Numbers) and Duane Jones that covers a number of topics regarding the impact of lean on business systems including: [...]
Review: The Myth of Multitasking
The Myth of Multitasking by Dave Crenshaw is a quick read that I was able to complete in a little more than an hour commuter flight. While I found the premise interesting I found that it was a bit light on content and certainly not worth the price I paid for the book. Essentially [...]
Book Review: Balancing Agility and Discipline
I recently completed a book called Balancing Agility and Discipline: A Guide for the Perplexed by Barry Boehm and Richard Turner that provided a balanced view of the issues around Agile and Plan-Driven project methodologies. It was especially refreshing to get beyond the “holy wars” surrounding each approach and see the authors take an extremely [...]
