People and Teams

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Don’t Be an Order Taker—Ask Questions for Better Results

Order takers are people who respond to a customer's needs when asked and respond exactly as stated, but do nothing more. If your products or services are complex, simply taking orders is risky because what customers request may not reflect what they really need—or what they could benefit by having.

The Increase in the Number of Technical AdvisorsA new role is becoming an important one in helping CEOs effectively execute tasks—technical advisor to the CEO. This role is not limited to the technology world and is growing across disciplines in the executive management teams. Rajini Padmanaban looks at the increase in technical advisors.
What's in the Summer 2015 Issue of Better Software Magazine?This issue of Better Software gives best practices that will improve your skills in a variety of categories, including agile, testing, DevOps, and process. These articles aim to better your professional lives so that you and your team can deliver software technology that delights customers.
Does the Future of IT Depend on How Invisible It Will Be to Users?

Recent data revealed that Google led the explicit core search market in the US with 64.5 percent market share, followed by Microsoft Bing with 19.8 percent. While Google's dominance in search is assumed, Bing seems to be finding creative ways to narrow the lead—invisibility!

Google Impact Challenge Awards Take on DisabilitiesGoogle has launched an Impact Challenge with a focus on helping people with disabilities. Grant funding of approximately $20 million will go to nonprofit organizations using emerging technologies to help create a more accessible world for people with disabilities.
Have You Ever Lied on Your Resume?

Have you ever lied on your resume? If so, you're not alone—according to one study, more than half of job applications reviewed contained lies—and these are just the ones that were found. Even CEOs have done it! However, that doesn't mean you should. Read on to find out why it's not worth the risk.

Signs Your Company May Be Growing Too Fast

You may think, “What is wrong with significant growth?” But if that growth becomes untenable, there are a host of problems: customer complaints may rise, employee dissatisfaction grows, and you can lose track of your original vision. Read on for some warning signs your business is growing too fast.

Artificial Intelligence: The Next Big Thing to Watch

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term that's been a part of computer classes for over a decade, but it was merely theory then. The practice of AI is becoming more mainstream today and is certainly the next big thing to watch in the coming years—especially when its applications can benefit users.