Ken Muse
A Dangerous Indigestion

A Dangerous Indigestion

A few weeks ago I went in for some simple tests as we tried to uncover the root cause of a sudden heartburn. With each test I took, we discovered that my condition was substantially worse than it seemed. I was running out of time quickly, and the doctors had to act fast.

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Modeling the Human Costs

Modeling the Human Costs

In previous articles, we've explored the costs for inefficiencies in the development practice. What about the human costs associated with needing to hire and retain top talent? These costs are easily overlooked and rarely included. In this post, we'll explore the costs associated with replacing lost team members and how top recruiters can help to minimize these expenses.

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Modeling the Hidden Costs of Development

Modeling the Hidden Costs of Development

In the last post, we explored the expensive nature of technical debt and bad development practices. Today, we look at how to create financial models that help you to understand your actual costs.

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The Hidden Costs of Bad Development Practices

The Hidden Costs of Bad Development Practices

Bad development practices create debt. The interest on that debt can literally make or break a company, and nobody is immune. With Internet Explorer becoming the latest casualty, it's a good time to explore the problem.

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Wrapping Up 2022

Wrapping Up 2022

It's been a year of change and pushing boundaries. With 2022 coming to a close, I can say I'm glad to have had a number of great accomplishments!

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