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.
How to Be Productive by Not Being UnproductiveThe biggest factor keeping us from being productive may be all the things we do that make us unproductive. Striving for perfection, refusing to admit to being stuck, and jumping from one project to another are just some of the things that hold us back. Naomi Karten tells you how to get it in gear.
Is Performance Alone Enough to Get You a Promotion?Employees often express dissatisfaction about the process of getting promoted. Is it possible to do away with the shortcomings of the traditional ways of conducting performance appraisals? Is good performance enough to get you a promotion?
How to Avoid Embarrassing Yourself on a Culturally Diverse TeamThere are few things healthier in the workplace than a culturally diverse team of professionals—provided that everyone knows how to play by the rules and respect the differences that make each team member unique. Make sure your actions aren't misconstrued for something they are not.
How and When to Give FeedbackWithout feedback, it's hard for anyone to know where he stands, what he's doing well, and what he could be doing better. But a lot more goes into giving feedback than simply telling someone how you feel. Learn how to get your message across without mixed signals.
How Do You Inculcate the Habit of Reading in Testers?Reading skills for software testers are vital because the greater the awareness of how we read, the more it helps in the process of questioning and evaluation associated with software testing. Anuj Magazine looks at how to inculcate the habit of reading.
"Adding Manpower to a Late Project Makes It Later" and Other WisdomYou probably know from experience that adding manpower to a late software project just makes it later. But did you know that's actually a maxim known as Brooks' Law? Read on for more whimsical, wise, and wacky principles named for people that you've come across (or proven) in your professional life.
Conquer Your Writer's BlockMany people who do a lot of writing, regardless of medium, have experienced writer’s block. Writer’s block can even manifest itself in ways aside from not being able to come up with an idea. If you're struggling—and you have Twain and Hemingway for company—read on for tips to get yourself writing.
