Planning for the Worst
Dec 28, 2009 Information, Project Management
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Any planner… Well, anyone really, has heard the phrase proper prior planning prevents poor performance, or some variation thereof. Properly planning a project or engagement can make for a smooth ride even if things don’t always go as planned. When all of the working parts are in order, it makes it lass stressful to face the curves that are thrown your way, head on. Although it is difficult to anticipate all worst-case scenarios, it is important to always keep them in mind and to have some type of contingency in place. This is not just important in development, design and marketing projects but in probably just about any project that you can think of.
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Major League Baseball and Major League Software Project Management
Mar 31, 2009 Baseball, Project Management, Software Design
First let me begin by saying that MLB and MLB Advanced Media have done a fantastic job of integrating and developing new and cutting-edge technologies. They really have an immense understanding of their fan base and what their fans want. This was illustrated by the overhaul of MLB Live product that was sunset by MLB.TV. While MLB Live allowed fans to interact with each other during live streaming games, the new MLB.TV features extras such as picture in picture and DVR technology. Good stuff, but I am here to talk about MLB At Bat 2009 for the iPhone.
MLB At Bat is an iPhone application that debuted as At Bat Lite in the beginning of 2009. The Lite version was basically the 2008 version of the hot iPhone app that provided live game scoring. I saw this as a must have for all baseball fans that happen to have iPhones. While using it they would push a notification that the full version would be available by April, 2nd.
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Tags: iPhone App, MLB, MLB Advanced Media, MLB At Bat 2009, product review, Project Management, Software Development
