links for 2007-09-13

• How to write consistently boring scientific literature
  (tags: Writing ResearchMethods advice)
• Harwell's Unfortunate Laws of Human Organizational Behavior
  "People always try to use their experience even if it doesn't apply to the current situation." (Via Tom)
  (tags: Management Organisation Culture)
• The 44 Secrets of Business Information Technology Success
  Entertained by: "The best way to communicate with an IT organization is to talk to members of the organization as if they’re from a foreign country and don’t speak English very well." (again via Tom)
  (tags: Management Culture Fun)