People and Teams
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People and Teams Stories
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Have You Become Complacent at Work?Complacency refers to a feeling of satisfaction with the way things are, accompanied by a lack of awareness of potential or actual problems or dangers. Complacency signifies a missing spark. You can’t simply make it go away. Instead, you have to replace it with something equally powerful. | 
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The Downside of Green Power: Eagle DeathsThe growth of wind farm deployments in the United States has been second only to gas-powered electrical plants in the past six years. Using alternative energy sources is a popular concept, but the growing use of wind farms has a downside—the killing of eagles and other wildlife. | 
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Five Work Resolutions for 2014With the new year underway, many have set their resolutions. But, a New Year's resolution doesn't have to be just for your personal life. Read more to see five things to work on for your business life in 2014. | 
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Good Books for Software Developers to ReadAs a software developer, there is always much to learn, and reading is one good way to learn new things. Here, Steve Berczuk shares some of his favorite books that can benefit your software teams and your career. | 
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Building an Effective Mentoring ProgramWhen an effective mentoring program is implemented, the derived value is very high. Mentoring programs go a long way in building not just technical knowhow, but also great relationships and trust in the organization, creating a very positive workplace. Here are some tips on building a good program. | 
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Why Great Ideas Get RejectedYou just want to get your boss’s ear for an idea you think can help your department. But for many of us, the challenge is to distinguish between having an idea and selling the idea. Without proper planning and presentation, even the best ideas can be rejected. Here are some tips to sell your idea. |
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US Cities as Niche Technology and Domain EpicentersWe are not new to studies that tout top ten lists—such as the top ten technology cities in the US. While these mostly focus on technology collectively, niche technologies and domains are also being tied to cities. Rajini Padmanaban takes a look at US cities as niche technology and domain epicenters. | 
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Don't Just Work Longer—Work SmarterPeople who work long hours assume they're also working hard—but that doesn't mean they're working smart. If you have a lot to do, you want to work smart—not just work a lot. How do you discover how much time spent working makes you the most productive? Run this experiment and gather some data. | 
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