management

Simplicity reduces risks in an organization Software is eating the world according to Marc Andreessen. If your organization is not a technology company, there is a good change it uses quite a lot of technology. But technilogical change is creating a number of risks for organizations. Software is complex and it can be difficult to change. The tight labor market has created hiring challenges and software engineers are in high demand.

The surprising affect of side projects on a team Bob was a mediocre middle of the road developer who was struggling to complete projects at work. Six months ago, he received a performance review that effectively said he was not carrying his own weight. His manager, Sally, was frustrated with his lack of ability, and she was hesitant to give him any more of the challenging projects. Today, something is different, Bob has finished all of his projects, and he is even helping others on the team with their work.