In the field of IT, measures are intended to frame discussions. Often, having the wrong measures, or no measures at all, results in difficult conversations. The substantive issues are clouded when information is sketchy, leading to disputes and fractured negotiations. Problems associated with late projects, aggressive deadlines, or fuzzy requirements become tough to solve.
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Difficult IT Conversations, Part 2
By Michael Mah
Posted July 1, 2000 | Leadership | Cutter Benchmark Review
About The Author
Michael Mah is Managing Partner of QSM Associates, Inc., a firm specializing in software measurement, project estimation, and "in-flight" control for both inhouse and outsourced/offshore development. QSM has developed and maintains one of the largest databases of more than 7,500 completed projects collected worldwide, with productivity statistics and trends on cost, schedule, and quality from more than 500 organizations and 18 countries.
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