People and Teams

People and Teams

People and Teams Stories
Seven Tips for Virtual Requirements MeetingsIncreasingly, projects teams are dispersed and may be working not only in different cities but potentially in different countries, continents, and time zones. Adrian Reed offers seven tips to help overcome challenges when facilitating virtual requirements elicitation sessions for a dispersed team.
The Changing Role of Software Testers

The focus of the software testing discipline has undergone radical changes in the last decade. Rajini Bharath examines the factors affecting software testers today, what the future holds for software testers, and how they can smoothly and successfully ride this wave of role evolution.

Are You Addicted to Twitter?The number of people becoming addicted to Twitter is so prevalent that researchers have coined the name social media addiction disorder. Naomi Karten looks at the criteria used to determine whether or not you are addicted to this ever-present social media platform.
Developing Self-Organizing Agile TeamsAgile teams are supposed to be self-organizing, but self-organization may not happen on its own. It runs counter to the ways in which people usually work. Steve Berczuk examines the benefits and challenges of self-organizing teams—and some tips on making them work.
Eight Flubs and Flaws to Avoid When Presenting a Web SeminarSo many web seminars, so little time. Yet as relevant and high content as many web seminars are, some are more professionally presented than others. If you present web seminars, or hope to some day, here are eight annoying flubs and flaws—and how to avoid them.
Using the A3 Management Process for CollaborationSameh Zeid explores the A3 management process, which is used to implement lean thinking principles for problem solving and continuous improvement. The collaborative approach of the A3 process encourages teams to self-organize in order to determine what works.
Hindsight Bias and the US Presidential ElectionNow that the US presidential election is over, how certain were you that you knew what the outcome would be? Your answer may suggest that you’re a victim of hindsight bias, which is sometimes known as the “I knew it all along” bias.
Where Should Your Loyalties Lie?Ask yourself this: If you saw another project in trouble and really thought you could help, would you offer your services? Brendan Quinn takes a look at loyalty—loyalty to yourself, your team, other teams, and your company—and how it can affect everyone.