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Broken Windows--Broken Projects
by Lee Copeland |
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A social experiment in the '80s found "Vandalism can occur anywhere once communal barriers are lowered by actions that seem to signal that ‘no one cares.'" The same can be said for our software projects. | | Links:
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Slicing Requirements for Agile Success
by Ellen Gottesdiener and Mary Gorman |
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Agile teams need to analyze product requirements in enough detail to build, test, and deliver the right requirements in short time frames. For the many teams that struggle to define "just enough, just in time" requirements, here’s help. | | Links:
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So, You Want To Be A Consultant
by Fiona Charles |
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Many practitioners see becoming a consultant as their ultimate career goal. But what does it mean to be "a consultant"? In this email to an aspiring consultant, Fiona Charles (a consultant for more than fifteen years) discusses different consulting approaches and describes how working for a consulting firm can help you get there. | | Links:
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The System Behind The Behavior
by Esther Derby |
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Most managers are familiar with using feedback and coaching to help people improve their performance at work. But those aren't the only tools managers have. Sometimes, the most effective way to change individual behavior is to change something in the system. | | Links:
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