Software Project Management
Software Project Management
Software Project Management Stories
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Resolving Conflicts on Software TeamsIt’s one thing to know that conflict is inevitable in any team effort. It’s quite another thing to deal with it—especially if it threatens to escalate from a routine, everyday difference in viewpoints to a productivity-damaging, morale-plunging experience. | 
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Supporting Creativity for Real Business ResultsFor Aspenware, supporting creativity is not only tied to real business results; it is also an important employee benefit, aiming to create an entrepreneurial environment that attracts the best local talent. | 
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Say Cheese: Studies Show Smiling Is Good for YouHere's a reason to crack a smile: Smiling is good for you and those around you. Studies show that a smile can cause positive physiological changes in the smiler and improve interactions with others, too. With a genuine smile, you can benefit not only yourself but also your workplace. |
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The Fundamental Attribution ErrorIf you find that you are able to blame your own errors on your circumstances but blame everyone else's errors on character or personality flaws, you might be under the influence of the fundamental attribution error. This sort of thinking isn't just bad form; it can have dire consequences. |
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All Software Developers and Testers, Stand Up!Developing software means working on a computer and, more often than not, working on a computer means sitting down. Recent research shows that sitting for more than three hours a day can shorten your lifespan by two years. While you're improving your software, make sure to keep yourself well, too. |
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Helpful Tips to Control Workplace AngerHave you ever felt like screaming at a customer, clobbering your manager, or trashing a teammate’s favorite digital device? Occasional anger is normal, but frequent anger can be harmful. |
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Hero Culture or Crisis Culture?Organizations should avoid developing a "hero culture," but keep in mind that the heroes themselves aren't the villains. It's the organization's inability to handle difficult situations on a regular basis that leads to trouble. | 
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Who Are Our Users—Actually?Dr. Genevieve Bell is an anthropologist working at Intel. Her keynote at the 2012 Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Conference touched on where she thinks technology is going, who our users actually are, and in what context they use our products. |
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