Don’t Be Deceived by StatisticsIt’s sometimes said that statistics don’t lie—but that’s a lie. Statistics are powerfully effective at deceiving. Don’t let yourself be deceived. Naomi Karten describes three examples where statistics may not be all they are cracked up to be.
How You Can Overcome the Paradox of ChoiceThe more choices there are, the less satisfied we become. Naomi Karten explains how to overcome this paradox of choice. Most of the time, we don’t need the very best and only rarely is it worth struggling to find the best choice.
Developers on the Auction Block: The New Job Search MarketAre you a developer looking for a great salary? How about a signing bonus? Have you ever considered putting yourself up for auction? Do companies bid on salaries to land the best talent? Read on, and you'll discover that these are just some of the realities in today’s developer job search market.
The Case for (and Against) BrainstormingIs brainstorming effective? Several studies suggest that rather than unleashing the potential of a group, brainstorming actually makes each person less creative. Naomi Karten explains the best way to brainstorm—if you decide to do so.
How to Criticize Your ManagerHardly anybody likes to be criticized—and that includes your manager. So if your manager could benefit from some feedback, be careful. What you say could improve your relationship—or damage it.
How to Become a Better ProcrastinatorIt's not necessarily bad to be a member of the twenty percent of people who identify themselves as chronic procrastinators. Naomi Karten explains several ways how you can become a better procrastinator and tackle the work that needs to get finished.
The Differences between a Project Manager and a ScrumMasterIn the traditional model of software development, the project manager is responsible for project planning, estimating costs, and other tasks. However, with the popularity of Scrum and the role of the ScrumMaster, the project manager's responsibilities, although diluted, are not going away.
Getting Coworkers to Like You Even software professionals need to know how to be well-regarded in the workplace. Naomi Karten presents some tips on how to get coworkers to like you.
