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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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Microsoft Office 365—Innovator’s Dilemma?Microsoft's integrated suite of cloud Office productivity products far surpasses its closest rival—Google Apps—in productivity. But is Microsoft fully committed to a complete cloud-based software delivery model that might well cut into its bread and butter desktop software business? | 
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Should a Leader Do or Should a Leader Lead? Common thinking is that a leader should be the best doer or the best doer should always be the first choice leader. But if we look at the dimensions of skills alone, leading and doing require very different skill sets. So the essential question is—Should a leader do or should a leader lead? |
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Three Smart New Year’s Resolutions for a Testing OrganizationWhen making New Year's resolutions for his testing organization, the author stumbled on three interesting posts that provided additional insight into the overall thought process on where the software testing discipline is heading. These resolutions may help align your work with industry demands. | 
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Vending Machines Serve Up Kindles and ArtAmazon recently installed a standalone automated vending machine—the Kindle Kiosk—at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas during the International CES. Pamela Rentz highlights the latest in automated retail machines—including the Kindle Kiosk, Macy's e-Spot, and the Art-o-mat. | 
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Cancel or Save a Troubled Project: How to DecideIf your project is going nowhere—or if it’s going somewhere, but it's rapidly downhill—sometimes there’s no choice but to scrap it. Of course, that’s easier said than done because the issue of sunk costs often kicks in. How do you assess whether the benefits will still outweigh the investment? | 
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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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Expecting One Giant? Bring Five StonesSimilar to the story of David and Goliath, software developers and testers hunt giants too—bugs, that is. Like David, they should believe that where there is one giant, there are probably five nearby, and they should hope to find each one. | 
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