People and Teams
People and Teams
People and Teams Stories
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Weird Ideas for Improving Your Productivity at WorkYou've tried all the typical tips for increased productivity—scheduling, timeboxing, prioritizing—but you still find yourself distracted and wasting time. Maybe it's time to give one of these unconventional ideas for improving productivity a try. They're so crazy, they just might work. | 
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5 Myths and Misconceptions about LeadershipIt’s a common myth that leaders are born, not made. Even so-called natural leaders have plenty to learn about handling the kinds of challenges and problems they’ll have to face, and many others grow into the role. Let's explore this misconception and four others to learn that anyone with the drive can be a leader. |
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Why You Should Have an Observer on Your Project TeamIf your project team suffers from misunderstandings or squabbles, it may be valuable to designate an observer role. This person would sit back and pay attention to whether there are patterns of miscommunication, interruptions, or conflicts that those in the conversations may not notice, helping resolve problems. |
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Creating a Culture of KindnessEmployees tend to follow the model set from above, treating each other and their customers the way they’re treated by their superiors. Leaders set the tone for the entire organization, and that means that kindness starts at the top. But whatever level you're at, you can create a culture of kindness for everyone. |
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The Need for Well-Formed, Creative Minds in Software Testing The need for creativity and innovation is felt in the world of software testing more than ever before given how dynamic and fast-paced it has become. With so many changing technologies and a multitude of people to interact with, a tester’s job calls for newer and better ways of accomplishing tasks. |
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Organize Your Workspace, Improve the Way You WorkHaving to spend time locating papers or supplies can make a definite dent in your productivity. If you're unorganized at work, it may be time to declutter. By re-evaluating your belongings, identifying your trouble spots, and organizing your surroundings by importance, you'll be able to do your job better. |
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The Role of Testers on Agile TeamsSome agile teams have so fully embraced the idea of the development team owning quality that they don't hire anyone with a testing background, instead making software engineers responsible for all phases of quality. Still, testers add value to a team in many ways that don’t involve test execution. Where do they fit in? | 
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3 Major Continuous Delivery Hurdles Teams Need to Overcome Teams that leverage continuous delivery and continuous integration are playing an entirely different game than software teams of the past—instead of mapping out this major, ridged timeline, data is being both gathered and used more frequently (and effectively) than before. |
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