People and Teams
People and Teams
People and Teams Stories
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Are Solo Agile Practices for You?The road to agile is a difficult for many teams, leading some developers to wonder if they shouldn't just go about becoming agile on their own. The idea of solo agility has been around for a few years now, and—outside of "it's difficult"—many people can't find a reason not to give it a shot. | 
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Why Techies Should Watch Their BackupsBacking up your work isn’t the sexiest topic on the block, but if it’s not done correctly, it can cost you time, money, your job, or your professional reputation. Eric Bloom details important things to consider regarding backing up your work. | 
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Recover from Mistakes and Save Face—as Well as Your JobAs bad as a mistake at work might be, it’s what happens next that matters. With a little self-confidence, you can move past your mistake and learn from it. Read on for tips on how to be proactive in fixing a mistake, dealing with the aftermath, and trying to avoid similar mistakes in the future. | 
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How to Read Faster without Sacrificing ComprehensionSeveral studies have suggested that speed reading and comprehension don’t mix. While you may not be able to triple the rate at which you read, chances are you can speed it up a little by getting rid of some bad habits. Here's how to read faster—while still understanding what you're reading. |
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Embrace Your Mistakes—Make Friends with Pairing and FeedbackWe'd rather be recognized for our accomplishments than our mistakes, but chances are you're more worried about the mistakes you've made than are your coworkers who saw your gaffe. Pair programming and feedback are great ways to recognize the good and the not-so-good of everyone on the team. | 
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Making Telecommuting Work for Your Product Development TeamCan you make telecommuting work for your organization? Of course you can. The question is this: Will it make your product development proceed faster, with more ease and less cost, and allow you the most flexibility? If not, you may want to reconsider having employees telecommute. | 
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Advance the Craft of Software Testing with the Best WorkspacesBonnie Bailey writes on the importance of the best workspaces for testers. Making workspaces that enhance a variety of testing tasks—cooperation, collaboration, and concentration—can help the craft of software testing rise to the occasion of today’s challenges in software development. | 
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Will Microsoft’s Reorganization Achieve Its Objectives?Microsoft recently announced a massive reorganization to enable innovation at a greater efficiency. The move is being branded as the One Microsoft initiative toward the unification of their strategy. Anuj Magazine looks at the company's past and future organizational structure. | 
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