people management
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In Software Development, Execution Isn’t EverythingWhere software development is concerned, good execution alone does not ensure a successful product. Even the best execution can’t overcome a terrible idea, a lack of shared expectations, or anything less than a total commitment to achieving excellence. Read on for tips to realize software success. | 
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Why You Should Focus On What Automation Does Not DoOften, what automation “does” directly relates to the bottom line. This has loosely been interpreted as the misconception that the more automation you have, the fewer people you will need on your payroll. Melissa Tondi focuses on what automation does not do to give a more accurate idea. | 
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Avoiding a Blaming Frame of Mind When plans go awry, it’s easy to slip into a blaming frame of mind. After all, if everyone else did what they were supposed to, the problem you’re now facing wouldn’t have happened. Instead, you should ask: Could there be a perfectly reasonable explanation for this situation? You might be surprised. |
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Maximizing the Coexistence of Scrum and Kanban It is difficult to exclusively use Scrum or kanban in product development, given the advantages they both provide. The prospect of using the two together can be just as difficult to fathom, yet it is possible for them to coexist—and with optimal results. Read on to learn how to combine the two. |
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Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way: Lessons in Agile Leadership“Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.” Although General George S. Patton offered these leadership options long before software development, they are very applicable to agile Scrum leadership. Managers should balance all three options for the most productive software development environment. | 
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The Ups and Downs of Unlimited Vacation TimeVirgin Group founder Richard Branson doesn't treat paid time off quite the same as most bosses. Salaried employees who work at Virgin's main offices in New York, London, Geneva, and Sydney can take a vacation whenever they want, for however long they want. Is this as beneficial as it sounds? | 
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Tips for Telephone MeetingsIn today’s working world, it has become commonplace to communicate with others outside of the office and to collaborate with remote employees or teams. Email can get a lot done, but sometimes a phone meeting is your best bet. Here are some tips for maximizing your efforts in telephone meetings. | 
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Bringing Games into the WorkplaceWe are becoming busier by the day, juggling multiple responsibilities both inside and outside the ever-competitive workplace that consumes so much of our time. How do we carve out time to accommodate both work and play? It's a tough question to answer, but doing so can produce big results. | 
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