New project management articles published on the web during the week of September 21 – 27. We give you a high-level view so you can read what interests you. Recommended:

Must read!

Kevin Coleman identifies five technologies that will drive a trillion dollars in spending by 2020. Just the Internet of Things and 3D Printing are enough to revolutionize entire industries.

Jinesh Parekh describes microservices, an emerging architecture model for software development that leverages language-independent API’s. Picture a network of black boxes …

Bertrand Duperrin decries the triumph of “content” over “information,” and the abandonment of journalism in favor of attracting attention. Clicks rule? Not for the audience!

Established Methods

Elizabeth Harrin reports the results of her survey on how we use collaboration tools.

Nick Pisano suggests a framework for better project metrics and indicators, using direct and indirect measurements.

John Goodpasture summarizes four “big ideas” or movements in product and process quality in a Slideshare presentation.

Steven Levy introduces a series on “failure plans” with a great example: Bruce Springsteen’s concert sound system.

Glen Alleman provides an overview of software engineering economics.

Agile Methods

Neil Killick tries to find the common ground between the #NoEstimates advocates and the folks who insist that estimates are needed.

Johanna Rothman concludes her series on balancing resource efficiency and flow efficiency, with parts 4 and 5.

Mike Cohn notes that upfront analysis and design is like insurance: the trick is to buy just enough to avoid excess re-work.

Pankaj Srivastava explains the fundamentals of test-driven development.

Alena Kuzniatsova shows an online Ishikawa diagram used to facilitate brainstorming in meetings and retrospectives. You might know it as a fishbone diagram or mind map.

Derek Huether shares a link to the Leankit Lean Business Report Survey. A little benchmarking is a good thing!

IT Management

Shim Marom criticizes the way companies in Australia are using temporary work visas to keep labor costs low.

Kerry Wills proposes a practical manifesto, principles to consider when implementing any methodology.

Ryan Ogilvie examines an opportunity: actively managing constraints. We manage risks and issues, don’t we?

Rob England points out that all software eventually becomes a legacy system, and once it does, agility will no longer be a value-add.

Work Isn’t a Place You Go

Suzanne Lucas suggests some strategies for working with people you dislike.

Bruce Harpham outlines the process to onboard yourself in five days.

Michael Girdler recommends we focus on our health, in order to maximize our productivity.

Art Petty starts a new series on career advice for us over-50 leaders. “How do I detox from my 30-plus years of corporate life and regain my energy, fitness and sense of adventure?”

Podcasts

Elise Stevens interviews John Hinwood on why we should embrace excellence, rather than perfectionism. Just 27 minutes, safe for work.

Cornelius Fichtner interviews Dr. Emad Rahim, on the value of becoming a thought leader in project manager. Just 25 minutes, safe for work.

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