people management

Shakeup at Apple or Business as Usual?Scott Forstall, the senior vice president of iOS Software at Apple, has left the company, and his departure has captured everyone's attention. Joe Townsend explains whether or not this news means a shakeup is occurring at Apple or if it's just business as usual.
Using the A3 Management Process for CollaborationSameh Zeid explores the A3 management process, which is used to implement lean thinking principles for problem solving and continuous improvement. The collaborative approach of the A3 process encourages teams to self-organize in order to determine what works.
Hindsight Bias and the US Presidential ElectionNow that the US presidential election is over, how certain were you that you knew what the outcome would be? Your answer may suggest that you’re a victim of hindsight bias, which is sometimes known as the “I knew it all along” bias.
Where Should Your Loyalties Lie?Ask yourself this: If you saw another project in trouble and really thought you could help, would you offer your services? Brendan Quinn takes a look at loyalty—loyalty to yourself, your team, other teams, and your company—and how it can affect everyone.
Confirmation Bias: The Most Human of Tendencies

Confirmation bias is the tendency to notice evidence that supports our beliefs, preconceptions, and hypotheses, and to miss, ignore, or dismiss evidence that contradicts them. Instead of trying to falsify a hypothesis, we tend to try to confirm it. It’s a human thing to do.

Lean, Agile, Lean Agile—What's the Difference?Not everyone is going to embrace agile or lean, and even those who do often disagree on their overall definitions. The truth is that each method has its own individual meaning and benefit to your company. When you combine them, you truly maximize their potential.
The Importance of Courage in Agile TeamsAn important attribute of agile teams is the courage to do the right things. You need courage in making the right architectural decisions, tackling the right stories, and standing up for values and principles you believe in.
Does Agile Work with a Command and Control Leadership?With the popularity of agile methods, especially Scrum, the discussions around collaborative, command and control leadership (C2) styles have increased greatly. Venkatesh Krishnamurthy explains whether or not being agile clashes with the C2 style of leadership.