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A New Software Development Manifesto for Building the Right Things Author and software consultant Gojko Adzic recently gathered together a group of professionals to discuss software delivery and business outcomes, and to identify the core ideas that could be shared with delivery teams to help them focus on building the right things. |
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How the User Experience Replaced Functionality in Mobile DevelopmentWe take a look at what an impressive user experience entails today, compared to the lighter expectations of users in the past. Obviously your device or mobile app needs to work or function properly, but don't stop there when striving to truly engage and impress your customers. | 
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How to Choose the Right Communication Tool for an Agile TeamSteve Berczuk explains how email and other tools of communication can have both advantages and limitations for an agile team. When making an absolute decision on whether to use a tool to collaborate, take time to observe and appreciate what works best for you and the people around you. | 
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Why Agile Teams Should Avoid Setting Narrow Project GoalsAgile teams should change their mindsets and establish an area of focus instead of setting narrow project goals. This change can promote a team's self-direction, which generates the motivation to produce unforeseen outcomes and achieve business value. | 
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Don’t Forsake BlackBerry DevelopmentBlackBerry has fallen far from its once lofty status as one of the top (if not the top) mobile operating systems. But recent numbers, a warm response to BlackBerry 10, and some smart choices made by RIM mean you might need to start developing for BlackBerry again. | 
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Surviving a Reorganization in One PieceSurviving a reorganization is rarely easy. To come through it unscathed, try to maintain a positive attitude, separate facts from opinions, listen for clues about what’s going on but avoid gossip, focus on doing your work, and take care of yourself. Read on for more advice about this stressful time. | 
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Performance Reviews: Why Everyone Hates Them and What You Can DoMany managers and their staff loathe doing performance reviews, which often are carried out more to appease HR. Still, most companies continue to use annual appraisals. So if you have to conduct them (or might someday), here are a few suggestions to make them worthwhile. |
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The Outside-In Approach to Product PositioningEarly on product positioning helps drive focus and clarity for the team and allows a stakeholder to approach funding decisions from a strategic perspective. Scott Sehlhorst highlights some outside-in approaches to product positioning and their benefits. | 
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