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Avoiding a Blaming Frame of Mind When plans go awry, it’s easy to slip into a blaming frame of mind. After all, if everyone else did what they were supposed to, the problem you’re now facing wouldn’t have happened. Instead, you should ask: Could there be a perfectly reasonable explanation for this situation? You might be surprised. |
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The Two-Pizza Rule and Other Reasons Why Small Teams Are BetterGreat software products are built by teams, not by individuals, even though the team size may vary. Anuj Magazine looks at the Two-Pizza Rule, coined by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, and whether a large or small team size is ideal for optimal software delivery. | 
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Maximizing the Coexistence of Scrum and Kanban It is difficult to exclusively use Scrum or kanban in product development, given the advantages they both provide. The prospect of using the two together can be just as difficult to fathom, yet it is possible for them to coexist—and with optimal results. Read on to learn how to combine the two. |
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Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way: Lessons in Agile Leadership“Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.” Although General George S. Patton offered these leadership options long before software development, they are very applicable to agile Scrum leadership. Managers should balance all three options for the most productive software development environment. | 
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What Companies Can Learn from Google’s Workplace Bias TrainingGoogle is one of many tech companies called out for a lack of diversity in their workforce. To change their company mindset, Google is endeavoring to help employees change their unconscious biases. Pamela Rentz highlights what others can learn from Google's workplace bias training. | 
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Tips for Telephone MeetingsIn today’s working world, it has become commonplace to communicate with others outside of the office and to collaborate with remote employees or teams. Email can get a lot done, but sometimes a phone meeting is your best bet. Here are some tips for maximizing your efforts in telephone meetings. | 
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Understanding Effective Organizational PoliticsMany people say, “I refuse to participate in politics,” perhaps imagining they are above the fray. You can still choose to be honest, ethical, and reasonable in your approach to politics. But if you choose not to participate, then you and your slice of the organization will lose to those who do. | 
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Bringing Games into the WorkplaceWe are becoming busier by the day, juggling multiple responsibilities both inside and outside the ever-competitive workplace that consumes so much of our time. How do we carve out time to accommodate both work and play? It's a tough question to answer, but doing so can produce big results. | 
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