People and Teams
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Don’t Be Deceived by StatisticsIt’s sometimes said that statistics don’t lie—but that’s a lie. Statistics are powerfully effective at deceiving. Don’t let yourself be deceived. Naomi Karten describes three examples where statistics may not be all they are cracked up to be. | 
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The Testing Lean Coffee ExperimentThe Lean Coffee process is a great way for a diverse group of people to discuss topics that are meaningful and relevant to all participants. Lisa Crispin writes about her experience experimenting with a testing version of the Lean Coffee™ format. | 
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How You Can Overcome the Paradox of ChoiceThe more choices there are, the less satisfied we become. Naomi Karten explains how to overcome this paradox of choice. Most of the time, we don’t need the very best and only rarely is it worth struggling to find the best choice. |
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Developers on the Auction Block: The New Job Search MarketAre you a developer looking for a great salary? How about a signing bonus? Have you ever considered putting yourself up for auction? Do companies bid on salaries to land the best talent? Read on, and you'll discover that these are just some of the realities in today’s developer job search market. | 
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The Case for (and Against) BrainstormingIs brainstorming effective? Several studies suggest that rather than unleashing the potential of a group, brainstorming actually makes each person less creative. Naomi Karten explains the best way to brainstorm—if you decide to do so. |
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Which CM Certification Is Best?A common question CM professionals ask themselves is which CM certification is best, given the many choices, including certifications from the NDIA to the CMII. Joe Townsend investigates different CM certifications and provides some insight as to which certification is best for CM professionals. | 
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How to Criticize Your ManagerHardly anybody likes to be criticized—and that includes your manager. So if your manager could benefit from some feedback, be careful. What you say could improve your relationship—or damage it. |
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Counterintuitive Tips for Agile Collaboration While true for all teams, agile software development is especially reliant on teams and collaboration. What makes a team function well can be counterintuitive. | 
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