Opinions Based on Education and Experience

• Understand the Consequences of Your Decisions
• Sometimes Slower is Faster
• Ensure Availability of an On-Staff or Reliable Third-Party "Expert"
• Don't Limit Your Staff or Your Options
• Be Careful What You Measure — Productivity is the Key
• Understand that Systems and Software are an Investment in Your Company's Future — OO Techniques Bring the Biggest Payoff
• Embrace Portability, Including Tools, Databases, et cetera