Carrot or Stick? If it were only that simple

Carrot or Stick? If it were only that simple

Carrot or Stick? If it were only that simple A purpose of the Society of Cost Engineers (SOCE) is to advocate that cost engineers, CFOs and accountants get out of the 1960s and into the 21st century by applying progressive management accounting methods and systems....
The Long Arc Bends Toward Justice

The Long Arc Bends Toward Justice

The Long Arc Bends Toward Justice Martin Luther King, Jr. said that “the arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice.” The origin of this sentence can be traced to Theodore Parker who was a Unitarian minister and prominent American...
Repeatability vs Flexibility

Repeatability vs Flexibility

I recently had a conversation with a colleague about the importance and differences of repeatability and flexibility within a SHOULD COST software solution.  I’d like to provide my position and get feedback from the readers as to their thoughts. Before we get too deep...
Channeling Your Inner Picasso

Channeling Your Inner Picasso

Cost Engineering is often described as part science and part art. The science aspect is easily observed. We all understand the importance of collecting, normalizing, and analyzing historical data to support estimating a future program. We can all proficiently navigate...