Necessity Is the Mother of Innovation, TooAn age old proverb says that necessity is the mother of invention. If you look at the meaning this statement holds, the proverb extends itself to several other areas—including innovations, improvisations, or any action that is a step ahead in bringing added value to a current process.
For Agile Program Iterations, Short Is BeautifulFor programs, the risks are too high to have longer times between integration points and demos. Waiting too long increases potential delays, which increases risks. You want feature teams in your program working together, so you want short iterations and small stories connecting often and everywhere.
How to Make Meetings Less Boring So You Get More Out of ThemOf course, the goal shouldn’t be to make meetings less boring but to make them more useful and productive. If you struggle to stay awake at meetings, seek ways to participate more. Offering input will help your brain stay engaged. For more suggestions (and some fun if all else fails), read on.
The Value of the Skeptic in the WorkplaceIn the workplace, a healthy dose of skepticism seems both appropriate and valuable in most major undertakings because it acknowledges the human tendency to make mistakes and to fall victim to cognitive biases. So don't surround yourself with people who think exactly like you—challenge your opinions!
USB Condom to Protect Those Engaging in Risky BusinessNow that we're running dozens of apps around the clock, our mobile device batteries are often in need of a charge. Remote charging spots are popping up left and right, but so are the risks of those hotspots being used by hackers. The USB Condom is poised to be a solid solution.
Why Software Amateurs May Be Better Than Software ProfessionalsWhen you search Google for "software professionals," you get about 900,000 results. If you search for "software amateurs," you only get about 10,000 results. Anuj Magazine looks at the skewed focus on the word "professional" and why software amateurs may be better than software professionals.
Cloud Computing Is a Utility for the FutureSanjeeb Kumar Jena looks at how cloud computing's stratospheric rise puts it at the same must-have level as any public utility commodity. But how are the technologies between utility computing and cloud computing different? What gives cloud computing the upper hand?
Does Innovation Potential Vary Among Nations and Cultures?Innovation is necessary not only for the differentiation of an organization but also for its very survival. Building a culture of innovation is a complex phenomenon and is influenced by many external factors. Does a nation's environment and culture at large influence innovation?
