All Things Albert

Micromanagement is a management style that involves excessive control and close scrutiny of employees’ work. While it may seem like a diligent approach to ensure quality and efficiency, micromanagement often leads to negative consequences, hindering productivity and stifling creativity. In this post, I will delve into the concept of micromanagement(again), its drawbacks, and explore alternative … Continue reading Micromanagement: The art of Not Getting Things done..

In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become integral parts of our lives, connecting people and shaping our online interactions. However, the content shared on these platforms often leans towards negativity, sensationalism, and gossip. It is essential for us as a society to recognize the impact of this trend and shift our focus towards … Continue reading Harnessing the power of positive content on social media

In recent years, cancel culture has gained significant traction in society, fueled by the power of social media and the desire for accountability and to an extent, vanity. While its initial intention may have been to hold individuals accountable for their actions, the wanton adoption of cancel culture has had unintended consequences. Again, this should … Continue reading The Pitfalls of Cancel Culture: A Detriment to the Social Fabric

It’s not hard to distribute an app. That’s more or less what the Internet is for. But selling an app is like pulling teeth. The same general public who will pay $15 for a sandwich or a movie ticket—and then shrug and move on if they didn’t like it—are then overcome by existential doubt-if an … Continue reading Paying a fair price: The Undervaluing of Consumer Software

The environment that I work in stresses the importance of continuous improvement. Having a regular retrospective is one of the most important Agile practices. The Ninth Agile principle outlined in the Agile Manifesto states, “At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly.” These principles … Continue reading An Inquisitive retrospective