I’ve been building CORE and GENESYS models for quite a while now, and I’ve noticed a few common mistakes engineers new to modeling make, especially when it comes to the lack of using Exit Conditions and Exits. I’ve detected a reluctance in those new to modeling to use the exit …

When we hear the word negotiation, we immediately think of techniques and ploys designed to bring an opposing party into line with our goals and aims for the dialogue. That may be all well and good for a limited, single purpose engagement where the conversation and relationship are not intended …

When my then girlfriend and I moved into a tiny two-bedroom apartment in Long Beach, California, we started to learn a lot about each other’s routines and behaviors.  We quickly found out that she absolutely could not stand an unlidded toilet seat, and I, an unmade bed.  I made my …

Over the years, I have seen and heard the word “architecture” used countless numbers of times and ways. Typically, the discussion is from the standpoint of talking about the structure of something. The word “architecture” always seems to be preceded by an adjective like system, electrical, software, or product. While …