The state of Missouri is often referred to as the "Show-Me state." Its epithet is traced back to Missouri Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver, who in an 1899 speech said, "Frothy eloquence neither convinces nor satisfies me. I am from Missouri. You have got to show me." Vandiver may have unwittingly been the father of metrics.
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Measuring Up to Metrics: How I Became A Missourian
Posted August 1, 2005 | Technology | Cutter Benchmark Review
About The Author
E.M. Bennatan was a Senior Consultant with Cutter Consortium's Agile Product & Project Management practice and a contributor to that advisory service, including its survey-based Executive Updates. His extensive hands-on management experience stemmed from many years as Senior Director at Motorola, Inc., developing large software systems and leading multinational design centers. He was also VP of Engineering at Midway Corporation, where he… Read More
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