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Two Reasons Why Test Automation Projects Fail

Very few things catch the fancy of management as much as the compelling prospect of automating tests. Test automation, after being projected as a magic wand, often fails to live up to the expectations. The core question is—Why do test automation projects fail?

Which Delivery Option Is Right for Your New Agile Program?With agile, you have delivery model options you didn’t have before. You can do continuous deployment or phased deployment, or stick with a traditional rollout. There is no hands-down best model. What you choose should depend on what your team and your customers need. Here's how to figure that out.
Do Agile Teams Really Need Managers?

Steve Berczuk explores whether or not we really need managers in an agile team. Managers perform a variety of functions that are useful for self-organizing teams. The challenge is how to perform those functions effectively while keeping with the spirit of self-organization.

When Managing Multiple Teams, Think Networks—Not HierarchiesThe more complex your program, the harder it is to communicate. But contrary to some management styles, the larger your program, the less you want a hierarchy. It's better to assemble networks of people equally responsible for their problems. Read on for tips on how to organize for multiple teams.
Making Heads or Tails Out of Digital CurrencyAs physical money becomes less likely to be found in our pockets than our smartphones, digital currency and mobile payment technology are gaining more and more traction in our lives. Should you take a serious look at investing in digital currency even amid speculation about its staying power?
Good Chair, Good Lighting, and Tree Houses: Design Your WorkspaceStudies show a comfortable workspace translates into improved productivity. Of course, "comfortable" means different things to different people, but there are some workspace features that are consistently helpful for everyone. Read on for design ideas for your cubicle, home office...or tree house.
Can Gamification Help Make eLearning Fun?eLearning is an efficient and cost-effective way to learn new skills, train your staff, and reinforce traditional classroom-based instruction. For all of its advantages, however, eLearning has a reputation of being boring, not engaging, and more of a chore than a privilege. Can gamification help?
What Does Jeff Bezos' Acquisition of The Washington Post Mean for IT?Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, recently acquired The Washington Post. The move took a lot of industry watchers by surprise and had everyone wondering—why? It seems somewhat certain that information technology and journalism might be at the cusp of a massive transformation.