Tag Archives: management

Why does a software project become a nightmare?

“First of all, the schedule comes from above. The timetable was not realistic in the first place. We’re trying to do this with undue haste. They don’t even try to find out in advance whether it’s realistic or not.” The answer to the question in the title comes from deep within. Markku Pietilähas been in […]

A successful software project requires humble leadership.

The software project has been going on for six months. It has been established that the requirements are unclear and that some of the features cannot be achieved. The workers already know at this stage that the project will be long. Sound familiar? This is a moment when a strong Finnish leader feels betrayed and […]