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The Impossibility Triangle in Talent Management

Dhananjay Nene — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:51:03 +0000

The Impossibility Triangle in Talent Management
A note on competing uncertainties and objectives in talent management. Just like the rather well known triangle of speed, quality and cost (pick any two) this one relates to goal setting, strengths casting and returns management.

36 steps to success as technical lead | Little Tutorials

Dhananjay Nene — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:43:18 +0000

36 steps to success as technical lead | Little Tutorials
A really nice article for those moving from a programming to a tech lead role.

Being Smart Does Not a Good Developer Make

Dhananjay Nene — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:44:03 +0000

Being Smart Does Not a Good Developer Make
Nice post with the opinion that it takes something a little more than smartness to be a good developer.

The Wetware Crisis: the Dead Sea effect : Bruce F. Webster

Dhananjay Nene — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:37:12 +0000

The Wetware Crisis: the Dead Sea effect : Bruce F. Webster
Excellent read. Some of the early links out of this article and the comment stream also make for engaging reading.

Employment 2.0 : Solving the IT Turnover Crisis – The Daily WTF

Dhananjay Nene — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:01:00 +0000

Employment 2.0 : Solving the IT Turnover Crisis – The Daily WTF
Nice writeup getting a little under the covers of IT Turnover. Interesting thought that comes out of it is – we should embrace it not fight it.

How Hard Could it Be?: Glory Days – Joel Spolsky recalls what it was like to work for Bill Gates

Dhananjay Nene — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:47:26 +0000

How Hard Could it Be?: Glory Days – Joel Spolsky recalls what it was like to work for Bill Gates

5 Common-Sense Practices Dev Teams Should AVOID « Ship Software OnTime!

Dhananjay Nene — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:08:51 +0000

5 Common-Sense Practices Dev Teams Should AVOID « Ship Software OnTime!