leadership
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Why Accepting Failure Is NecessaryThe phrase “failure is not an option” is a common cliche often used to motivate people to succeed. But forbidding failure does not prevent it. A mindset that denies failure might actually detract from long-term success. | 
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Internal vs. External CEOs—The Microsoft Case StudyDiscussion about who the next Microsoft CEO will be, what the CEO's focus should be, what challenges this new person needs to tackle, and whether the person should be an internal or an external hire are all being feverishly talked about. Which path will the succession planning committee take? | 
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Developers and Testers: How to Be a Good Follower Followership is the capacity of an individual to actively follow a leader. In an autocratic world, followership would mean "do as I say," but in information technology, which is more participative in nature, followership means much more than being a robot who just follows instructions. |
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Do Agile Teams Really Need Managers? Steve Berczuk explores whether or not we really need managers in an agile team. Managers perform a variety of functions that are useful for self-organizing teams. The challenge is how to perform those functions effectively while keeping with the spirit of self-organization. |
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Lessons to Learn from AOL's Recent Firing DebacleA lot of people have heard of AOL, but they may not have known much about Tim Armstrong, the company’s CEO, until last week. Venkatesh Krishnamurthy explains the lessons to learn from Armstrong's public firing of an employee. | 
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To Become a Leader, Start Acting Like a Leader TodayIf you want to become a leader, you should start to act like a leader—no matter what level you’re at right now. To do that, strive to excel in your current role and seek out opportunities to contribute. Read on for more tips on becoming a leader—whether at the team level or as head of the company. | 
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How to Engage and Manage Introverts in Software DevelopmentSince approximately one-third of all people are introverts, the managers and individuals working with introverted employees need to understand and treat this personality type with compassion. Anuj Magazine offers some tips on how you as a manager or colleague can encourage introverted people. |
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Meet These Preconditions Before You Think about Project EstimationsWhen estimating a project's release or budget, you can have only one number-one priority. If management has not thought about the constraints, they may be asking employees to cram in too many features with insufficient time. Read on for some conditions and guidelines about estimating for a project. | 
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