People and Teams

People and Teams

People and Teams Stories
Not-To-Do Lists Are Just as Valuable as To-Do ListsTo-do lists focus on tasks you have to do in the near term. Not-to-do lists, by contrast, tend to focus on more general things you want to banish from your life. Your objective in using a not-to-do list could be to achieve greater productivity, manage your time better, or discontinue a bad habit.
Common Perils that Persist for Programmers

We round out the discussion and tie up loose ends in the perils of programming productivity pitfalls. Read on to find solutions to the problems that could be plaguing your work.

Stumbling Blocks to Becoming a Better ProgrammerWe continue our journey into the pitfalls which productivity programmers are susceptible to. In part two of this three-part series we delve into some more of the problematic habits and situations programmers can face when it comes to productivity
Pitfalls Programmers Should AvoidProgrammers can find themselves entrenched in productivity pitfalls without even knowing it. In this first installment of a three-part series, we outline the pitfalls of programming productivity and give some solutions for avoiding or fixing them.
When to Use Rituals and Regular Routines in Your TeamRituals and routines can help us be more effective and concentrate our effort on the things that matter, but applying rituals without thought can constrain us. Rituals are most useful when they help a team do the right things for the right reasons.
US Facing Quality and Quantity Problems with IT ProfessionalsJoe Townsend writes on problems involving the quality and quantity of IT professionals in the United States, as detailed in a survey by the Technology Councils of America. Perhaps the key to these issues resides in our education system, as Joe explains.
How Many People Should You Manage?As a manager, you should be providing a learning environment, coaching when it's wanted, and building trusting relationships. You should dedicate yourself to the employees, and you need time to meet with them often. This can be hard to do if you're managing too many people. What's the right number?
Simple Security Suggestions to Protect Your Personal Information

Protecting your private information should always be on your mind when you use technology, but security doesn't have to be a heavy burden that hovers over your every move. Read on for some simple suggestions that could be helpful in shoring up your personal security.