links for 2008-06-06

• Cookies are for Closers » LinkedIn Architecture
  Interesting post describing the architecture of the LinkedIn application.
  (tags: architecture apps scalability)
• The Project Management Paradox: Achieving More By Doing Less – Health – redOrbit
  “Many managers indicate that their organizations are very good at starting projects, but not so good at finishing them. According to this author, the reason most often cited is that marching orders change when other priorities are recognized.”
  (tags: management work projects focus)
• Pull System Speeds Up Work Flow and Project Cycle Time
  “How can a company reduce “Things In Process” and improve speed? By setting up what is known as a “pull system.” The essence of a pull system is that work enters a process at the same rate at which it exits. Since the “exit rate” is controlled by customer
  (tags: lean work pull-systems)

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