Category Archives: Challenge

A Challenge, question or survey for my readers

39 TRIZ Features – long overdue

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Malcolm Mac Donald

TRIZ is an engineering concept created a long time ago in Russia.  It proposes that there are 39 main features to any system, and that these can sometimes be conflicting, like for example speed and reliability in a Formula 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Challenge, Philosophy | Tagged | Leave a comment

Some Observations on Dysfunction in organisations

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Malcolm Mac Donald

The Leadership Problem I have noted with interest that many people inside organisations operate without regard for the good of the organisation, or with a grossly faulty view of what is good for the organisation. Some people operate with their own departments interests … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Management, Philosophy, Strategy | Leave a comment

Why SoberCounsel, Why???

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Malcolm Mac Donald

The Original concept of SoberCounsel was to be a source of sage advice for IT Professionals, but the speed of change in Business has triggered a need for an adjustment. It is no longer enough to simply plan a signalling … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Challenge, Management, Personal, Philosophy, Strategy | Leave a comment

A Commencement Reminder

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Malcolm Mac Donald

A friend of mine liked this video on Facebook today.  I liked it so much, I decided to make it the first post on my blog in a very long time.  Enjoy. Some great lessons, and an excellent reminder

Posted in Challenge, Philosophy | Leave a comment

Architectural Patterns: A Pattern

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Malcolm Mac Donald

We have often in the past struggled with the process of establishing some architectural patterns. It is probably one of those things, that if you try to find a use for it, you will fail, but one day it will … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Management | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment