personal improvement
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Five Work Resolutions for 2014With the new year underway, many have set their resolutions. But, a New Year's resolution doesn't have to be just for your personal life. Read more to see five things to work on for your business life in 2014. | 
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Good Books for Software Developers to ReadAs a software developer, there is always much to learn, and reading is one good way to learn new things. Here, Steve Berczuk shares some of his favorite books that can benefit your software teams and your career. | 
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Building an Effective Mentoring ProgramWhen an effective mentoring program is implemented, the derived value is very high. Mentoring programs go a long way in building not just technical knowhow, but also great relationships and trust in the organization, creating a very positive workplace. Here are some tips on building a good program. | 
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Why Great Ideas Get RejectedYou just want to get your boss’s ear for an idea you think can help your department. But for many of us, the challenge is to distinguish between having an idea and selling the idea. Without proper planning and presentation, even the best ideas can be rejected. Here are some tips to sell your idea. | 
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Don't Just Work Longer—Work SmarterPeople who work long hours assume they're also working hard—but that doesn't mean they're working smart. If you have a lot to do, you want to work smart—not just work a lot. How do you discover how much time spent working makes you the most productive? Run this experiment and gather some data. | 
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How to Brag about Your Work Accomplishments without Being a BraggartNo one likes to listen to people who constantly brag. But some things are worth bragging about, or at least making people aware of. If you would like credit for your contributions without the noise of tooting your own horn, there are some approaches you might consider. Naomi Karten tells you how. |
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Why Being a Good Problem Solver Means You Really Know Your Problem Many people on agile teams are good problem solvers. However, we often attempt to solve problems before we are ready. We forget to take a step back to make sure we fully understand the problem, and doing so can lead to less than optimal solutions. |
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Are Information Technology Careers Only for the Young?The topic of age discrimination is uncomfortable and, at times, even hard to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt. However, recent cases of age discrimination in the US and abroad have proven that there is at least a perception that age matters in employment—and especially in the IT field. | 
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