personal improvement
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Why It's OK to Occasionally Say "Um" or "Uh"Filler words are a natural part of human speech. In informal conversation, people tend not to even notice them as long as they’re not excessive. Naomi Karten explains how the occasional "um" and "uh" are natural, human, and part of everyday life. | 
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Should You Outsource Your Software Development Job to China?The story of the developer who outsourced his work to China while he goofed off on Reddit and YouTube all day has been making the rounds this week. This will probably encourage others to attempt what "Developer Bob" ultimately failed to do—pass your work to someone else and receive all the credit. | 
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How to Benefit from MistakesMistakes happen for all sorts of reasons, such as quick reactions, fatigue, bad advice, lack of training, and confusing instructions. Naomi Karten explains how we can benefit from our mistakes because it’s from them that we’re reminded how we could be better—provided, of course, we pay attention. |
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How to Make Products People Love Scott Sehlhorst explores how to make products people love and focuses on Marty Cagan's ten tips presentation at MindTheProduct 2012, London's first conference for product teams. Key points include product discovery, not building what customers want, and building what customers need. |
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Taking Time Off to Benefit InnovationWhat a great idea it would be to be able to spend 10 percent of your time—or 15 or even 20 percent—away from your projects developing new ideas and focusing on projects of personal interest. It turns out that the idea is hardly new. Naomi Karten writes how taking time off can benefit innovation. |
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How to Deal with People Who Are LateAlthough certain personality factors may explain why some people are more prone to tardiness than others, there are steps you can take to alleviate potential problems. You probably can’t change the underlying causes of those who keep you waiting, but you can establish clear boundaries. |
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Four Tips for Assembling a Great Test TeamWhen recruiting new team members, remember that you may not be marrying the folks you hire, but you are tying your success in with theirs. So it’s vital to be thorough in evaluating potential recruits and to hire slowly. Bonnie Bailey presents four tips for assembling a great test team. | 
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Why Managers Can Be Valuable to Self-Organizing Agile TeamsAs challenging as it is to find a good manager, having one on your team can be valuable, especially in the context of an already effective team. So rather than assuming that self-organizing agile teams don’t need managers, consider the value a good manager can add. | 
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