People and Teams
People and Teams
People and Teams Stories
|
Using Security to Combat Bad Outsourcing It's been reported that a man named Bob outsourced his development role to a firm in China for close to one-fifth of his wage. The good news from all of this is that the company's monitoring system caught Bob, which highlights the importance of security—and the monitoring of it. |
|
|
What to Do When You Have Too Much to DoIt’s very likely that you’re busy. Possibly even too busy, and not just with work, but also with other obligations and commitments. For some people this busyness is self-imposed. But what if you’re expected to do more with less? Naomi Karten explains what to do when you have too much to do. | 
|
|
Using Nearshoring in a Geographically Dispersed Agile TeamIt is not uncommon for agile teams to be dispersed geographically. Team members can be spread over different time zones, states, countries, and continents. To address this dilemma, some companies believe they have found a solution in nearshoring. | 
|
|
Hiring Agile Developers: Three Often-Neglected Skills They NeedWe are all aware that there is a great demand for agile developers. So, when you are hiring for your agile team, what qualities do you look for in a candidate? Steve Berczuk explains the often-neglected skills that can help one be an effective agile software developer. | 
|
|
How to Survive a Bad BossIt can be miserable to have a boss who takes all the credit, treats employees harshly, micromanages, abruptly changes priorities, or never provides direction. Naomi Karten shares some tips for surviving a bad boss. Remember that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. |
|
|
Monetizing the Growth of Technology in Free, Online EducationAs the debate rolls on about how to handle America's massive student loan debts, an alternative for the future is being adressed—making school cheaper, if not free. Massive open online courses are springing up everywhere, and software developers should take notice of new work opportunities. | 
|
|
Time Management for Developers and Testers We all have the same amount of time—and in that way, we are all equal. However, some people are more productive than others. Brendan Quinn looks at various time management tips and tools and how they can help software developers and testers become more productive. |
|
|
How Agile Is Akin to Improvisational TheaterKent McDonald explores the idea that using an agile methodology is akin to improvisational theater. Like every metaphor for agile, improv theater does fail in some points, but it can be helpful when viewed from the perspective of collaboration. | 
|