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1) Change - What Lies Ahead?
Author:
Tim Bryce
Category:
News and Society
"If anything is constant, it is change."
- Bryce's LawsAs I have written in the past, Americans are great reactionaries. There are numerous examples to illustrate the point including Pearl Harbor, 9/11, and Hurricane Katrina just to mention a few. But in all three of these examples, warnings were issued well in advance which were disregarded and written off as nothing but the rantings of alarmists. The advice of respected futurists is rarely heeded in spite of the supporting f...
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2) Standard System Structure
Author:
Tim Bryce
Category:
Software
"An information system is a product that can be engineered and manufactured like any other product."
- BRYCE'S LAWThere has been a lot of discussion in I.T. circles the last couple of years regarding system architecture, yet there appears to be general confusion over the inherent properties of an information system. To some, a system is nothing more than a collection or suite of programs. Computer hardware manufacturers tend to believe it is either a collection of physical co...
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3) LIFETIME WARRANTIES
Author:
Tim Bryce
Category:
Business
Let me begin by saying I genuinely believe Zippo Lighters and Cross Pen and Pencils are the best products of their kind in the world today. I know there are more expensive products out there with more elegant designs, but for my money it's Zippo and Cross. Now let me explain why. I've enjoyed these products for over thirty years now and in that time I've learned that as good and durable as these products are, they will inevitably experience normal wear and tear, thereby requiring repair. In thi...
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4) LIVING IN A PERFECT WORLD
Author:
Tim Bryce
Category:
Business
"If we lived in a perfect world, there would not be a need for managers."
- Bryce's Law
The following is an excerpt from the concluding chapter of my new book, "MORPHING INTO THE REAL WORLD - A Handbook for Entering the Work Force" which is a survival guide for young people as they transition into adult life. The book offers considerable advice regarding how to manage our personal and professional lives. This particular cha...
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5) FUNERALS
Author:
Tim Bryce
Category:
Home and Family
Something I don't think we do well as a species is funerals. It seems I have been attending a lot of them lately. More than anything, I believe funerals are for the living as opposed to the dead; I see it as part of the healing process for the loved ones left behind. I don't think the dead can hear our eulogies and ceremonies. It's a shame we don't tell people how we feel about them while they're alive. After all, isn't it a little late after they have passed? It also amuses me to listen to peo...
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6) MANAGEMENT 101 (PART III of III)
Author:
Tim Bryce
Category:
Business
"The only good business relationship is where both parties benefit."
- Bryce's Law
The following is an excerpt from my new book, "MORPHING INTO THE REAL WORLD - A Handbook for Entering the Work Force" which is a survival guide for young people as they transition into adult life. The book offers considerable advice regarding how to manage our personal and professional lives. As a part of this, I found it necessary to discuss...
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7) MANAGEMENT 101 (PART II OF III)
Author:
Tim Bryce
Category:
Business
The following is an excerpt from my new book, "MORPHING INTO THE REAL WORLD - A Handbook for Entering the Work Force" which is a survival guide for young people as they transition into adult life. The book offers considerable advice regarding how to manage our personal and professional lives. As a part of this, I found it necessary to discuss some basic management concepts and philosophies.
TYPES OF ORGANIZATION...
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8) CHINESE FIRE DRILLS
Author:
Tim Bryce
Category:
Business
Years ago, teenagers used to conduct what was called "Chinese Fire Drills." Basically, they would load up a car with as many kids as possible. When they pulled up at a red traffic light, the driver would put the car in park and yell, "Chinese Fire Drill," whereby everyone got out of the car, then would run around it shouting, before the light turned green and then piled back in. To neighboring motorists, it would be very distracting yet amusing. I don't think they practice "Chines...
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9) The Cost of Technology
Author:
Tim Bryce
Category:
Computers
Not long ago I was cleaning out my files and shredding bills from years ago. Each year I dutifully box up my bills and income tax statements and store them away in case I ever need to reference them. Periodically I dispose of them after sufficient time has passed and they no longer serve any purpose. On this particular occasion I was examining what I had been paying for over ten years ago.One of the first things I noticed was the difference in my telephone costs. I used to pay for jus...
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10) On-Line Banking Systems
Author:
Tim Bryce
Category:
Internet
Let me preface my remarks by saying I've been involved in the I.T. industry for over 30 years now and have seen a lot, particularly banking systems. In fact the Japanese used our "PRIDE" methodologies to design their latest generation of banking systems which are considered state of the art and ahead of their American counterparts. With this said, I recently went to my bank to make a deposit. I know most of the tellers there and enjoy a good relationship with them. However, on this occasion...
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