As Software Jobs Increase, So Do Those Requiring Agile SkillsSoftware development jobs are more numerous than ever before, and hirers are increasingly looking for applicants who possess a certain skill—agile. With agile teams popping up around the world, there's never been a better time to be well versed in the manifesto.
Are You a Perfectionist?You can tell that you are a perfectionist if you set excessively high standards, strive for flawlessness, are overly critical of yourself, and are concerned about what other people think. Naomi Karten explores how to navigate one's career with this personality trait.
How Security Measures Have Impacted Project ManagersWhile we all know that security is a significant concern, what’s surprising is how much more complex security requirements for large systems have become. Payson Hall details how increased security measures have changed the way project managers are working.
Seven Tips for Virtual Requirements MeetingsIncreasingly, projects teams are dispersed and may be working not only in different cities but potentially in different countries, continents, and time zones. Adrian Reed offers seven tips to help overcome challenges when facilitating virtual requirements elicitation sessions for a dispersed team.
Are You Addicted to Twitter?The number of people becoming addicted to Twitter is so prevalent that researchers have coined the name social media addiction disorder. Naomi Karten looks at the criteria used to determine whether or not you are addicted to this ever-present social media platform.
Eight Flubs and Flaws to Avoid When Presenting a Web SeminarSo many web seminars, so little time. Yet as relevant and high content as many web seminars are, some are more professionally presented than others. If you present web seminars, or hope to some day, here are eight annoying flubs and flaws—and how to avoid them.
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.
