personal improvement
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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. |
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Why Some Teams Don’t WorkThere are teams that work well, and other teams that are so ineffective, merely being dysfunctional would be a step in the right direction. Naomi Karten explains the reasons why some teams don't work. The solution isn’t to dispense with teams but to figure out what makes them function effectively. |
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Are Your Passwords Vulnerable?When it comes to passwords, people are predictable. People often leave combinations at factory settings or choose easily remembered numbers, such as their birthdays. Naomi Karten explains the best methods to ensure that your passwords are not vulnerable. |
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Tips to Improve Your Negotiating SkillsMost people think they don’t know how to negotiate, but the reality is that you are already a negotiator. Nearly every day, you carry out negotiations with people in your personal and professional life. A few tips might help you get better at it and feel more confident doing it. |
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Apple Maps: Disaster or Simple Mistake?When Tim Cook issued a public apology over the release of Apple Maps, critics were quick to jump on Apple. Joe Townsend looks at the long-term impact of the release of Apple Maps and whether it will go down in history as a disaster or a simple mistake. | 
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How to Handle Difficult PeopleThe notion of difficult people can make one feel uncomfortable because often it’s not the person that’s difficult, but rather the situation the person is in. Naomi Karten shares some tips to handle these difficult people and testy situations. |
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Reward Your Agile Group with Shorter, Meaningful Meetings The agile standing meeting doesn't require a lot to be successful, although some groups may need to add some flavor to spice up their morning routine. Mike Cohn and other experts share some tips on how to add impact to your meetings, while keeping them concise. |
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Three Tough Decisions Developers FaceSoftware development is still a fairly young profession. As technology continues to change, so does the act of development. Here is some insight into the difficulty presented by an everchanging profession. | 
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