Project Evaluation and Management
--Originally published at TI2011 – FABIAN'S GEEK STUFF
We finally have ended this long path, a section must be close and this is it. It was fun while it last. I will make sure to write more content like this or at least keep posting lik I have. A vision is placed to Webster and as have previously watched he have done a... Continue Reading →
--Originally published at TI2011 – FABIAN'S GEEK STUFF
We finally have ended this long path, a section must be close and this is it. It was fun while it last. I will make sure to write more content like this or at least keep posting lik I have. A vision is placed to Webster and as have previously watched he have done a... Continue Reading →
--Originally published at Meeting the Deadline
This is the end of the journey.
The journey started 22 or so chapters back then.
There’s not much to say about chapter 23. Mr. T had a very weird dream (seriously, what the heck), all (or most of) the loose ends where tied up, people got promoted and well positioned in places Mr. T considered appropriate given their set of abilities, and so on.
Mr. T handed his journal, because he knows he won’t need it anymore and prefers that other people can benefit from its knowledge within. A very noble thing to do.
He returned home, but on the way SURPRISE! A little stop in a foreign country now ruled by a new Noble National Leader.
And when going to greet him ANOTHER SURPRISE! He IS the new NNL! WUUUUUT?
And then at last (and I mean AT LAST) he proposed to Lahksa. Not in the most romantic way, but it worked! And they set on their way to their next adventure. One they would tackle together.
This last chapter was more a conclusion than a lesson in my opinion, but it was necessary in order to give closure to the story, to tie loose ends, give resolve and a sense of purpose to the beloved protagonist and secondary characters. It was, in my opinion, rather hurried and maybe not well thought, but hey, it worked.
This might be a brief introduction to them topics of project management, but I’m glad it was a funny one, with narrative and “real life” examples that could illustrate the reality of this.
But even more than an introduction, it was a inspiration for me, to learn more about the life and many challenges of a manager, and the lessons one can learn in Continue reading "“Hullo, Webster” – Chapter 23"
--Originally published at TI2011 – FABIAN'S GEEK STUFF
Hello everyone, and welcome back int this section that we can review my and our if you like, of the Deadline novel, not that much to see but enough to get to know some things about management and teamwork. This is the part when I tell you. Or the story tells you that the protagonist... Continue Reading →
--Originally published at TI2011 – FABIAN'S GEEK STUFF
Follow up into the deadline review, on this entry many things that could change Mr. T life take effect and could mean anything to what happen next... This is another day on the "normal" life of Mr Tompkins, this could be as any classic episode where you discover something new and dark of your character.... Continue Reading →
--Originally published at TI2011 – FABIAN'S GEEK STUFF
Hello there, and welcome back to this section that I like to write and call reviews of knowledge that have changed my life. As annoying as appear they keep talking about team, and specifically how they are made and specifically for what the project or teammates that can contribute to ot. Many times the design... Continue Reading →
--Originally published at Meeting the Deadline
What a painful thing to witness. Or to read.
But he (Belok) had it coming.
Now, this chapter is kinda sour.
It is when NNL returns to recover the throne and basically tells Mr. T “we don’t need you anymore. And it will be way behind when your original contract said.”
I don’t want to get misunderstood. It was all said in a friendly matter. It’s just, I thought this was going to last longer (and so Mr. T). But in the end, I guess we just stay for the required time. And then, we must move on. A painful thing to do, of course, but not that painful when you become rich AF, and specially if it comes directly from you sweat, tears and blood. Goddamn Mr. T he knows he deserved this.
But well, the goodbyes come later. Here we’re going to briefly talk about the last important lesson this book can show us.
As Mr. T said, “Lean and mean is a formula developed in failing companies by the people responsible for the failure.” Which is right.
A company should focus on being Prosperous and Caring, as all things should be, and one must inspire kindness and passion always, in everything we do.
Just like that succeed, in life and in the industry. Not by being failing and frightened, but by being and aiming for prosperity.
I think we could thank Belok for that lesson, because not anybody can demonstrate it over and over again; what we should and what we shouldn’t do.
This one’s rather short, but highly valuable as always. Also, we’re at the end, which means things are going to get simple and emotional.
Thanks for joining me today.
We’ll meet again next Continue reading "“Blisters in the pecker” – Chapter 22"
--Originally published at Meeting the Deadline
“There is something rather awful about me. I have a terrible habit. I put things in people’s drinks” said Lahksa.
No shit, sherlock. It’s like the 4th time you do it.
Jokes aside, he did good. Basically, he put herpes in Belok’s drink. Now you get what you deserve, you imbecil!!!
He will be for a whole year in a clinic in the US, which means the path for Mr. T is completely clear to do whatever he sees fit. It sure feels like a Deus Ex Machina from the author, but it felt good.
Here we are in chapters 20 and 21, where Lahksa RETURNS!! At last.
Also puts a STD in Belok’s drink. Also kisses Mr. T. OMG the excitement.
Now, back to the normal talk.
Many things happen in this section, so we’re gonna get through most of them.
First, a well-known author comes to Morovia, and teaches a valuable lesson about agendas in an overcrowded meeting.
In a meeting, an agenda must be established and be punctual. And only the required people must be there. The other people can dedicate to other important matters.
Also. he uncovers the reasons why a manager was angry: he was afraid; afraid of failing to his team, to Mr. T and to Morovia. They learned that, for some reason, anger is an acceptable emotion, but because fear isn’t people who are afraid tend to get it out by being angry at others. This must end, and the best way of doing so is making people aware that fear is normal and natural, and that they don’t need to hide it or run from it. They need to express themselves.
Later on, happens the stuff about Belok, and two of the greatest lessons Continue reading "“I never thought of it that way” – Chapters 20 & 21"
--Originally published at TI2011 – FABIAN'S GEEK STUFF
This week we continue with our review on the 15th chapter of deadline and how this keep talking about productivity, is amazing how they can keep on one pint, it must be very important that thing called 'productivity', well how do they manage to do it?, or how does today's teams do it?, keep reading... Continue Reading →
--Originally published at TI2011 – FABIAN'S GEEK STUFF
So finally, we have reach that part when the satisfactory moment of pleasure of the instance where you get to know the reason why the book is called how is called. In Deadline over deadline this chapter becomes very entertaining and fun in spite that Mr T, has a lot of projects to deliver we... Continue Reading →
