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Discussing ways to build, nurture, and maintain effective and cohesive tech teams.
“Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams” by Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister is not your run-of-the-mill business book. It’s a vibrant exploration of the human side of software development, a realm often overshadowed by algorithms and code. Let’s dive into its most unexpected and colorful insights. 🎨 The Myth of Overtime: […]
In the dynamic world of software development, maintaining a productive and positive team dynamic is as crucial as the code itself. The “Ten Commandments of Egoless Programming,” introduced in Jerry Weinberg’s seminal book “The Psychology of Computer Programming,” offers timeless guidance for developers seeking to cultivate a collaborative and ego-free […]
The article by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez in Harvard Business Review discusses the long-standing debate between Waterfall and Agile methodologies in project management. It argues for a hybrid approach that combines Waterfall’s structured planning with Agile’s flexibility to address the limitations inherent in each method. Waterfall: The Structured Approach Agile: The Adaptive […]
Jen Marr, the Founder & CEO of Inspiring Comfort, discusses the increasing importance of fostering social connections in the workplace. A connected workforce is more fulfilled, engaged, and protected against burnout. However, many teams struggle to find this connection, especially in the post-pandemic world. Marr identifies four primary reasons for […]
Once limited to small application development projects, Agile methodology is now being adapted for large-scale enterprise development. This shift prompts the question: how can the principles of agile, which emphasize simplicity, frequent testing, and rapid delivery, be scaled across larger projects that span various locations, business lines, platforms, and technologies? […]
An Agile retrospective is a meeting held at the end of an iteration in Agile software development. The team reflects on what worked well and what didn’t work well and identifies future improvement actions. The retrospective is team-driven and should be conducted in an atmosphere of honesty and trust. The […]
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 […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a mainstream technology, with businesses of all sizes looking to adopt it to improve their operations and gain a competitive edge. To capitalize on this growing trend, IBM has announced a new AI-building tool called WatsonX. What is WatsonX? WatsonX is an all-in-one platform […]
The Agile mindset is an approach to software development that prioritizes flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability over strict, rigid processes. It centers around continuous improvement, and software development teams across the globe have embraced its principles. This approach has transformed the way teams work. It has been adopted by organizations of […]
If you’ve got a company, you’ve got a culture. Investing in your culture for your remote team is just as important as if you all worked in an office. Here’s how to improve it. Company culture exists in every workplace, whether it’s purposeful or not. Creating and maintaining a positive […]