communication
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The Power Index: Why a Transition to Agile Is a Cultural Issue, TooIn countries with high power indices, it’s more difficult for people in less powerful positions to talk to people in more powerful positions. A transition to agile exposes this power differential, which can be uncomfortable or intimidating. Read on for ways you can help people adopt agile practices. | 
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Juggling Professional Jargon Understanding a trade’s jargon and using it effectively can go a long way in helping an individual connect with professional activities and people. Unfortunately, jargon can soon become overrated or obsolete, so as professionals we need to stay current with the latest jargon in our field. |
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The Enormous Mental and Physical Benefits of GenerosityDoing good for others has been shown to decrease anxiety, reduce depression, relieve stress, and enhance well-being. So when you are generous with your time, attention, and support at work, such as by mentoring employees, coaching colleagues, or helping a coworker, you're benefiting yourself, too. | 
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At Work, Laughter May Not Always Be the Best MedicineIt now appears laughter isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Researchers have determined that laughter can cause you to dislocate your jaw, inhale a foreign object, spread infectious diseases, or even suffer a hernia. But does this mean we should do our work with nary a joke? Don't be silly. Read on. |
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Four Truths Every Manager Should Learn Many managers seem to be in the wrong position. They don’t know or don’t care about management, and that leads them to do crazy things. It’s OK to be an unseasoned manager. Everyone starts somewhere. But you must be willing to ask for help and not think you have all the answers. Read on for advice. |
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Interruptions: Mostly Negative But Sometimes PositiveInterruptions are more than just a distraction. Unscheduled interruptions at work leave people more exhausted and more prone to making errors. But they're not always bad: If an interruption relates to the task you’re working on, it may help you better accomplish that task or avoid a problem. |
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Understand Your Teams' Concerns about Moving to Continuous IntegrationHow do you help your teams bring the entire product together on a periodic basis, regardless of their technical practices? Continuous integration is a real problem for a number of reasons. But you can’t solve the problems you don’t know about, so ask for the impediments first. You may be surprised. |
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How Not to Express Thanks in the WorkplaceExpressing gratitude in the workplace is important, but there’s more to thanking coworkers than just saying thank you—how you say it can make a difference. Don't single out one person in a group and don't belittle others when you acknowledge someone. For more tips, including note etiquette, read on. |
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