#5: Thinking about software development investment

#5: Thinking about software development investment

In this episode I want to talk about how to think about investing in software development.

I see too many people thinking that software development is an activity with one outcome – success.

And with that I see funding being made to that software development with the expectation that it will deliver specific anticipated benefits.

I want to take you through why I think that mindset is incorrect and how you should be thinking when investing in software development.

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#189: Estimation - a review

#189: Estimation - a review

Back in January 2023, in episode  #160, "Revisiting Software Development Estimation," I made the commitment to revisit and potentially revise my views on software development estimation. While I ackn...

30 Loka 202421min

#188: Bad for ROI - More Developers

#188: Bad for ROI - More Developers

Following on from the last two episodes that look at the dysfunctional and unexpected results that can from the seemly well intentioned call for "more planning", this week's episode takes a look at a ...

22 Marras 202323min

#187: Bad for ROI - More Planning - Part 2

#187: Bad for ROI - More Planning - Part 2

In this episode, the second of two, I conclude the exploration of the dysfunctions and unexpected results that can occur from the seeming well intentioned call for "more planning". In last week's epis...

8 Marras 202323min

#186: Bad for ROI - More Planning - Part 1

#186: Bad for ROI - More Planning - Part 1

In this episode, the first of two, I start to explore the dysfunctions and unexpected results that can occur from the seeming well intentioned call for "more planning". In this episode, I will start b...

1 Marras 202320min

#185: Bad for ROI - Overemphasis on Perfection

#185: Bad for ROI - Overemphasis on Perfection

In the last episode I the dysfunctions and unexpected results of a "feature factory" within Software Development. This week I look at what happens if the pendulum swings too far the other way - where ...

25 Loka 202322min

#184: Bad for ROI - the Feature Factory

#184: Bad for ROI - the Feature Factory

In the fast-paced world of software development, the “feature factory” model, with its promise of rapid growth and high ROI, can easily captivate businesses. This episode takes a dive into why the th...

18 Loka 202312min

#183: Bad for ROI - Performance measurements in software development

#183: Bad for ROI - Performance measurements in software development

In this episode I look at another practice that can be bad for ROI - a practice that may commonly be considered good or common practice, but is actually causing dysfunctional, and unexpected, results....

4 Loka 202324min

#182: Bad for ROI - Bonuses

#182: Bad for ROI - Bonuses

We all know that a heft bonus improves productivity. Its a management stable - dangle the carrot and good results just roll it. But is that really true? In this episode, I look at the negative consequ...

27 Syys 202323min