“Some of the most flowery praise you hear on the subject of teams is only hypocrisy. Managers learn to talk a good game about teams even when they're secretly threatened by the whole concept.”
Quote by Tom DeMarco
Work
The deadline: a novel about project management
This novel delves into the challenges and complexities faced by professionals in managing projects under tight deadlines, offering insights into the dynamics of team collaboration and the impact of time constraints on project outcomes. more
Author
Tom DeMarco
Tom DeMarco, born on August 20, 1940, is a renowned software engineer with extensive experience and in-depth research in the field of software engineering, particularly in software project management, software development processes, and software quality. He co-authored 'The Mythical Man-Month' with Tim Lister, which has had a profound impact on the field of software engineering. more
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