Characterizing People as Non-Linear, First-Order Components in Software Development

摘要

We methodologists and process designers have been designing complex systems without characterizing the active components of our systems, known to be highly nonlinear and variable (people). This paper outlines theories and projects I reviewed on the way to making this stupendously obvious but notable discovery and four characteristics of people that most affect methodology design and project outcome. I find these characteristics of people to be better predictors of project behavior and methodology success than other methodological factors.