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Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve a specific goal. It is a complex and challenging task, but it is essential for the success of any project.
In this session, Roy looks at one of the biggest problems in technical work today: the lack of training for tech leads and architects in Leadership, people skills, and becoming change agents in organizations. Roy will also cover the ideas of Elastic Leadership and how they can be applied in […]
Great leaders tend to follow principles that guide how they work, organize their thoughts and plans, and lead their teams. Call it a platform, a policy, or a belief system, but most leaders have a foundational awareness of what they need to perform at their best. Principle Number Principle Description […]
Rule Number Rule Description 1 Write for yourself first. During rewrites, remove anything that isn’t essential to the story. 2 Avoid passive voice. Passive voice is safe, but it’s not engaging. 3 Limit adverbs. Adverbs aren’t your friends. 4 Avoid using adverbs after “he said” and “she said.” 5 If […]
Creating a Culture of Software Craftsmanship[EuroPython 2018 – Talk – 2018-07-27 – Moorfoot][Edinburgh, UK] By Keith Harrison This time it’ll be different. It’s a green field project and you’ve learned from your mistakes. You’re not going to make the same ones again. Fast forward several months and you’re in a […]
A new study from researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health shows that working remotely or from home does not negatively affect employee productivity. This is particularly relevant as companies drag employees back to the office. The study offers insight into the growing trend of working remotely […]
“Scrum” has become a new meaning and purpose in today’s professional workforce. It is a framework for getting things done, primarily in software development. Still, it has become more common in project management and other sectors such as marketing, product development, and financial services. The Scrum methodology is based on […]
The article discusses ways to improve productivity using various psychological tricks and games. The author provides ten tips to increase productivity, including: 1 They recognize that most tasks may not be necessary and can be eliminated, allowing for more efficient use of time. 2 We organize thoughts and the work […]
PayPal Holdings announced that it plans to cut 7% of its workforce, approximately 2,000 employees, in response to the economic slowdown. The move aims to control costs, which the current high inflation and the threat of a looming recession have impacted. In November, anticipating a broader economic downturn, PayPal cut […]
Self-organizing teams in Agile methodology take responsibility for executing the work and deciding how to do so. This requires confidence and commitment from each team member and a shared sense of responsibility and accountability. Training, coaching, and mentoring are necessary to become effective self-organizing teams. Teams can choose their processes […]
Starbucks requires employees within commuting distance of the company’s headquarters in Seattle to work from the office at least three days a week starting on January 30th. This policy will also apply to workers within commuting distance of regional offices. The company’s interim CEO, Howard Schultz, said the policy change […]