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	The Abstraction ProblemAs technical people, when we give too much information in a project status meeting, we can overwhelm managers. Worse, if we don’t answer the implied question ("When is this thing going to be done?"), the managers will get answers elsewhere. Read on for ideas to get you speaking the same language.	Matthew Heusser February 11, 2015
	Please, Take Your Sick DaysThe reality is that if you're sick, you'll be less productive than usual. Furthermore, the very act of dragging yourself in to work probably means it will take you longer to recover. Unless you absolutely have to be in the office, do yourself (and your coworkers) a favor and take some time off.	Naomi Karten February 10, 2015
	How Do Innovative Companies Run Their Meetings?How much do unproductive meetings cost? Approximately 11 million meetings happen in the US every day, and employees lose approximately four work days each month due to unproductive meetings. So what can some of the best run companies teach us about effectively running meetings?	Anuj Magazine February 3, 2015
	What's in the Winter 2015 Issue of Better Software Magazine?Many of us spend more time (and money) beefing up our technical skills when we could use guidance on developing soft skills. The Winter 2015 issue of Better Software should have just what you need to overcome organizational roadblocks in your quest for agile nirvana. Read on to see what's in it.	Ken Whitaker February 2, 2015
	A Simple Exercise to Strengthen Your Group While engaged in the squabbles of the typical workday, it's sometimes hard to believe we're alike in any way at all. Yet, you and almost anyone else in your group have things in common that you don't know about because you haven't looked. Try finding what you and your group members have in common.	Naomi Karten January 28, 2015
	The Challenge of Succeeding as a Leader Given the demands that come with leadership, it can be difficult for anyone to succeed as a leader. But the task can be made easier by breaking down the role into promises, skills, qualities, and leadership style. Analyze what characteristics and goals you want to achieve and you're on your way.	Naomi Karten January 28, 2015
	The Weakest Link in Your ChainThere is a saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. DevOps helps establish a pipeline to automate application and systems software deployments. DevOps also has an amazing way of very quickly discovering exactly which link in the deployment chain needs to be fixed or replaced.	Bob Aiello January 22, 2015
	Employees with Disabilities Increase Awareness of Accessibility The are a lot of myths and misconceptions when it comes to hiring workers with disabilities. The reality is when teams include members with disabilities, benefits abound, including improved product accessibilty for consumers and a more diverse, empathetic workforce.	Rajini Padmanaban January 22, 2015