People and Teams
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Six Techniques for Conquering Presentation AnxietyMost people who experience stage fright are able to reduce it to a manageable level through preparation, practice, and persistence. But, if your nervousness feels extreme or even just unsettling, here are some popular techniques that may help you overcome it. | 
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IT Management and Software Dominate Most Hated Professions—Why?Of the top ten most hated jobs in the US, more come from the computer and software fields than anywhere else. What's making workers so unhappy in these positions while QA engineers sit atop the list of having the happiest job in the US? | 
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The Role of a Project Manager in an Agile EnvironmentIn a recent post on Linkedin, a question was asked about the role of project managers in a fully agile environment. Joe Townsend weighs in and describes how a project manager can fit in with Scrum while adhering to the principles of the Agile Manifesto. | 
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Babies, CEOs, Gorillas, and Other LiarsEverybody lies at one time or another, whether it’s a tiny white lie or a gigunda fabrication. Occasional fibbing keeps things civil, but it’s disconcerting to realize how ubiquitous lying is. Friends, family, and coworkers lie--even babies and animals. So, how do you know if you're being lied to? |
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CIO: It's a Tough Job, but ... Will It Last?Where the CIO position is heading or even whether it will still be around in a few years is far from a sure thing. Look around, and you’ll see that opinions vary considerably about what the future holds for CIOs. Will it stay the same, split into multiple roles, or disappear completely? |
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QA Engineer: The Happiest Job in AmericaSoftware quality assurance engineers were recently crowned as having the happiest jobs in America. We look at what factors were used in making this distinction, while looking for other software positions in the top twenty. Did yours make the list? |
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Inspirational Deadlines—Software Development in the Newsroom Software developers are finding inspiring and rewarding work in an unlikely environment that was once thought dead. The stressful and tumultuous surroundings of America's newsrooms offer developers the chance to tell a story through engaging and modern technology. |
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Miss Something Obvious? Your Brain Might Be WorkingHave you ever misplaced your keys, only to find them exactly where you left them? Or overlooked a software issue that seemed so obvious once you spotted it? It's a common problem and might actually be your brain's way of avoiding distractions. |
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