Archive - Stage 4 Capitalism

Juneteenth should remind us what ungoverned capitalism does.

Markets are not a natural phenomenon and only exist when they're formed and governed by people. Ungoverned markets are the opposite of free.

Jun 19 •

The Death of The Agiles

Many are touting the death of agile since like forever, the truth is, Agile wasn't ever alive in the first place.

Jun 12 •

Policies to Repair the Corporate Hellscape That's Devouring Our Society

Regulation to restore labor rights and worker power is the only route to healthier capital markets and society.

Jun 10 •

May 2024

Layoffs are Unnecessary and Need to Carry Consequences for Senior Leadership, and the story of my only layoff in 34 years.

When companies lay off workers and then immediately hire, or worse yet buyback stock with excess profits, they tell us exactly who they are.

May 20 •

Just a quick note to remind you all that the system of wealth supremacy is the problem.

Great piece on wealth supremacy and some of my quick takes.

May 15 •

March 2024

Employer Brand Should Matter...But it Doesn't

Employers are always complaining about the talent crisis while treating their existing employees like garbage.

Mar 27 •

Complexity isn't Allowed in Enterprise Tech Leadership

In order to consider complexity in decision-making, senior leaders need to be willing to admit there are things they can't know.

Mar 22 •

February 2024

Scrum Sprint "Commitment" is Pure Bullshit

I've never seen sprit "commitment" or "forecast" used effectively.

Feb 5 •

The unquestioned economic system is why we can't have nice things.

Agency is for the powerful only.

Feb 1 •

January 2024

Cancer Woke Me Up

I might outlive my resources but that's better than hoarding my resources at the expense of living.

Jan 23 •

2024 Cancer Update

Wherein I share my current health status

Jan 11 •

Why Agile doesn't work.

I hide my agile expertise in order not to be excluded from jobs...

Jan 11 •

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