People and Teams
People and Teams
People and Teams Stories
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What to Do When You Really Want to Encourage People to Ask QuestionsIt’s simple, really. The thing to do when you encourage people to ask questions is give them a chance to ask their questions. But sometimes when people are eager to share information, they unintentionally stifle communication. If you truly welcome questions, make your behavior support your intent. | 
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Coping with UncertaintyPeople tend to be more content knowing the worst-case scenario than facing the uncertainty of not knowing. But change—which organizations face nearly nonstop—is fairly synonymous with uncertainty and is a major stress trigger for many people. Here's how to cope with almost-certain uncertainty. |
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Stop Making the Same Mistakes We keep changing the names of the development processes we use, but we do not fix the fundamental error they all suffer from: the failure to set a date and control the scope of the project—including proper estimation of testing efforts. Customers and IT must work together to truly be successful. |
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The Maker Movement Moves to the White HouseIs the US still a nation of “makers” instead of merely passive consumers? The White House likes to think so. Proclaiming June 18 a “National Day of Making,” the White House hosted its first Maker Faire and, in a way, authenticated the growing Maker Movement with the government’s stamp of approval. | 
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Is Your Career Rewarding?Titles are only business labels for a defined set of responsibilities and accountabilities. What really fulfills you in your career is far more complex than simply a job title. This presents a question: What life goals are important to you? Is your career rewarding you by helping you meet them? | 
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Don't Let Career Stagnation Hold You BackJust because a job is stable and pays the bills doesn't mean it's the right fit for you. A lack of respect in your workplace as well as an overall sense of uninterest in what's being produced are just two of the key signs that it's time to break free and look for a career that better suits you. | 
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Tips for Improving Your Geographically Distributed Agile TeamMany people on agile teams have at least one person who is not collocated. Those on collocated teams indicate that more of their projects are successful; those on far-located teams have the highest number of challenged projects. What can you do if you're part of a geographically distributed team? | 
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The Five Habits of Highly Organized PeopleMaintaining an organized lifestyle at home and at work is not an inherent talent for most people. It takes effort, discipline, and practice to achieve—but it's worth it! If you're one of the majority who has stacks of papers on your desk, can't find emails, and forgets tasks, read on for some tips. |
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