3D Printing Software Capabilities Just Keep Growing3D printing was certainly one of 2012's biggest buzzwords, and as these machines continue to drop in price—while producing higher quality items—the technology isn't likely to stop making headlines any time soon. From toys to fully-functional bodily transplants, 3D printing software can do it all.
Being a Warrior of Ideas and Improvement Takes CourageWe are warriors of ideas and warriors of improvement. If we demand greatness of ourselves, our teammates, and our organizations, we are warriors in the best sense—warriors who bring ideas to life and positive change to our organizations. Being a warrior takes courage to act and push through.
Why Limiting Work-in-Process Is ImportantThere is a certain mindset that is hindering organizations from limiting their work-in-process (WIP) during product delivery. You might ask yourself why limiting WIP is important. Sameh Zeid writes that better software quality is attained when we limit the WIP.
The Honest Challenge of Avoiding DishonestyHonesty is a serious matter given the amount of cheating and dishonesty that occurs not just in the workplace but also in prestigious universities, military academies, and among people in the public eye. If you can be as honest as possible, you avoid the tangles that lying and cheating cause.
Google Fine-Tunes Mobile App Advertising, While Others Jump ShipGoogle and Facebook need mobile app advertising dollars to begin rolling in, and each company is taking its own measures to increase those figures in the coming year. How are other companies addressing the issue? Noel Wurst takes a closer look in this story.
Using Your Business Analysis Skills to Set Career GoalsAs change professionals, it’s easy to neglect career development in the rush to finish projects and “get stuff done.” Why not use the business analysis tools and techniques that you use on projects to help plan your career development? Adrian Reed offers tips for using your BA skills to set goals.
Public and Private Cloud Boundaries Are CollidingPublic and private cloud boundaries are rapidly colliding. On-premise private cloud hosting within a data center is shifting to a hybrid environment, where business functions are distributed across public SaaS applications, outsourced service partners, and multiple private collocation facilities.
Do You Need an Agile Coach or Consultant? What’s the Difference?Agile coaches, consultants, ScrumMasters—there are loads of people out there using any number of these titles in hopes of gaining your business. But what do they really bring to the table? It depends on more than what certifications they have. Like excellent teachers, it has to come from within.
