Re: chief programmer team organizations was (c++ vs ada results)

[fischer@iesd.auc.dk (Lars P. Fischer)]

>>>>> On 20 Jun 91, blakemor@software.software.org (Alex Blakemore) said:

Alex> This makes sense and sounds like it can work well. It's really just
Alex> the chief programmer teams from the Mythical Man Month by Fred Brookes.
Alex> One obvious caveat - you really better have the right people
Alex> in the chief programmer roles or you are sunk.

Please note that the Brookes book is not exactly new -- it's a great
book, one that every serious software professional should read, but
remember that some of the advise reflects state-of-the-art in the
early 70's.

I recommend DeMarco's "PeopleWare" book as a good introduction to the
management of development and the organization of people and teams. It
reflects a more modern approach to providing teams with a good spirit
by giving each person responsibility and the opportunity to develop,
plus providing good working environments. This is much more in line
with modern management practice.

Alex> If you are interested in a biting but accurate satirical treatise on
Alex> the role of incompetance and hierarchies in large organizations, see the
Alex> classic book - "The Peter Principle".

And please, please, remember that Parkinson's books are just that -
satire. They were never intended to be textbooks or solid advise on
management. They are hilariously funny and thought provoking at the
same time, but taking them literally would be a mistake.

/Lars
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