People and Teams
People and Teams
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Do You Understand the Risk of Yes/No Questions? Language is ambiguous in the best of cases, but the risk of miscommunication soars if someone answers a question with only "yes" or "no." However, it can be awkward to ask “Can you repeat what I said?” or “Are you sure you understand?” Naomi Karten has some suggestions for communicating beyond. |
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Self-Improvement, or How to Work Up to Your PotentialHave you ever been told you have “a lot of potential”? It's meant as a compliment, but it can be a little insulting if you feel you're already working up to your potential. Johanna Rothman shares the steps she took to gather data, assess her work, and discover whether she's working up to her full potential. | 
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Registration for a Conference or Training Event Is Now Even EasierIf you registered for one of SQE/TechWell’s conferences or training in recent months, you may have noticed some new features during registration and on site. In case you missed them, here are a few of note that are making it easier for you to get started learning, networking, and enjoying the event. | 
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The Increased Use of Technology during the 2015 NFL Season With the NFL season in full swing, the fervor in sports technology has only strengthened, and this season will serve as a live trial bed for several new apps to make their entry into the market. Rajini Padmanaban examines the increased use of technology by players, coaches, leagues, and end users. |
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A Perspective on Other People’s PerspectivesWhenever someone behaves in a way that seems inappropriate or counterproductive, it seems useful to wonder what might be going on to trigger that behavior. In the workplace, this matter of perspective requires only that you accept that your colleagues and coworkers face challenges similar to your own. |
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Back to School: Cyber Safety Resources Back to school means back to homework, and more and more kids are likely to receive and submit their homework assignments online. Good or bad, today’s kids and their parents depend on the Internet, so laying down some cyber safety ground rules is important. |
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A Tester’s Guide to Dealing with Scrummerfall If you’ve been a tester on an agile team, you’ve probably experienced “Scrummerfall” behavior—a cross between Scrum and waterfall. There isn’t really any collaboration, and there's too much work in progress during each sprint. Bob Galen tells you how planning can help you avoid it. |
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The Search for Unusual Productivity Tips There are countless articles about how to be more productive, with tips that are good but familiar. But what about improving productivity by working less? Or not caring as much about your job? Read on to discover some tips for being more productive that you probably haven't heard before. |
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