People and Teams
People and Teams
People and Teams Stories
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How to Avoid Poorly Conducted Sprint RetrospectivesThe sprint retrospective is an important ceremony in Scrum. Of course, it’s bad if you don’t perform retrospectives at all. However, more often than not, it is not the retrospective itself, but rather a poorly conducted retrospective that results in an ineffective, stale, and meaningless effort. | 
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How to Deal with People Who Are LateAlthough certain personality factors may explain why some people are more prone to tardiness than others, there are steps you can take to alleviate potential problems. You probably can’t change the underlying causes of those who keep you waiting, but you can establish clear boundaries. | 
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Four Tips for Assembling a Great Test TeamWhen recruiting new team members, remember that you may not be marrying the folks you hire, but you are tying your success in with theirs. So it’s vital to be thorough in evaluating potential recruits and to hire slowly. Bonnie Bailey presents four tips for assembling a great test team. | 
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Why Managers Can Be Valuable to Self-Organizing Agile TeamsAs challenging as it is to find a good manager, having one on your team can be valuable, especially in the context of an already effective team. So rather than assuming that self-organizing agile teams don’t need managers, consider the value a good manager can add. | 
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Tips for Keeping Pace with New TechnologyKeeping pace with new technologies is challenging—especially if you've fallen behind. However, continuous learning is a critical component of agile practices. A few simple steps will not only help you get back to the forefront of technology but also will revitalize your thirst for knowledge. | 
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How to Ask for a RaiseWe’re trained from childhood not to discuss money. Still, if you don't ask for a raise, you could be cheating yourself out of a bigger paycheck. So, if you’re doing your job and believe you deserve more, the smart thing is to ask. |
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Cultivating a Great WorkplaceThe prevailing way of justifying workplace benefits is to paint them as a vital tool to attract and retain staff in a competitive marketplace. If we look at things more holistically though, we can view these benefits as one component of building a company where people actually like to work. | 
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The Sunny Future for Cloud Management ToolsAn emerging class of enterprise-ready, cloud management tools is in various stages of development, launch, or production, Beth Cohen takes a look at the more mature platforms, the up and coming tools, and the various categories of cloud management tools on the market today. | 
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