The current edition of CROSSTALK http://www.stsc.hill.af.mil/crosstalk/2006/11/index.html

Has two articles that dovetail with several threads

  Management Basics

     Are Management Basics Affected When Using Agile Methods?  ( PDF 126KB)
by Paul E. McMahon
This article helps readers understand the similarities and differences of traditional and agile project management approaches while introducing factors to consider when contemplating implementation of Agile into project life cycles.  

   Becoming a Great Manager: Five Pragmatic Practices  ( PDF 97KB)
by Esther Derby
In this article the author describes five pragmatic practices that will help managers focus on the right work and create an environment for success.

Michael F. Dwyer

"Planning constantly peers into the future for indications as to where a solution may emerge."

"A Plan is a complex situation, adapting to an emerging solution."