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(Mis)Leading by Pithiness: Three Laws of Aphorisms

by Jonathan A. Handler, MD, FACEP, FAMIA There is nothing like a good aphorism. Those who say them look and sound smart, experienced, and wise. I love aphorisms, except that I think I’m starting to hate them. And maybe pretty much anything that sounds short, pithy, and smart. Maybe I’m jealous of those who can…

August 4, 2026
Explicit and Implicit Work Estimate Padding: The Hidden Saboteur of Scrum

by Jonathan A. Handler, MD, FACEP, FAMIA I have some opinions about time estimates when doing agile software development using the Scrum methodology. I share them here in case helpful, even though I suspect many will disagree. Explicit But Hidden Padding Over the years, I have in the past heard, read of, and seen that…

November 18, 2025

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Tag: leadership

(Mis)Leading by Pithiness: Three Laws of Aphorisms

Explicit and Implicit Work Estimate Padding: The Hidden Saboteur of Scrum