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Measuring the Business Value in Agile Projects Venkatesh Krishnamurthy looks at some key ways to measure the business value of your project's agile performance. With consideration to the Agile Manifesto, Krishnamurthy uncovers different approaches to getting the most out of your user stories and defining true value. |
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A Tale of Two Projects Large IT projects are challenging. Complexity is hard to estimate well. Big systems are tough to implement. But when you're staring at a fast-approaching deadline and you know your system will not be functional in time to meet it, there are ways of handling the situation that are better than others. |
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How to Get People to Read Your Email Busy people—and even those who are not so busy—lack the patience to wade through endless emails, so you have to be clear, concise, and considerate if you want yours to be read. There are many ways you can communicate more easily and effectively, and Naomi Karten compiles some good ideas here. |
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Using Assessments and Standards to Improve Your Process Process improvement is a fundamental endeavor that any successful organization must embrace. The challenge many companies face is how to effectively implement IT process improvement. A good place to begin is with an assessment of current operations; then measure those findings against good criteria. |
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Listen Up, Testers: The Power of an Example for Context How long does it take for a tester to change a light bulb? It sounds like a setup for a joke, but any tester will respond, "Which light fixture? With what light bulb? How high up is the outlet?" All of these questions help the tester explore the context—and examples can go a long way toward helping. |
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Signs of an Ineffective Project Manager Ineffective project managers take many forms. Sometimes the PM simply lacks the knowledge or training to do what the job calls for. Sometimes he is eager to please, so he gives ambitious timelines or says yes to every client request. But then, some PMs are just bad. Learn to recognize some signs. |
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The July/August 2014 Issue of Better Software Magazine In the latest issue of Better Software magazine, there are insightful articles covering a wide range of topics impacting the software delivery process. Feature articles explore the next wave of computing: mobile and wearable intelligent devices and the experiences and challenges they bring. |
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What to Do When You Really Want to Encourage People to Ask Questions It’s simple, really. The thing to do when you encourage people to ask questions is give them a chance to ask their questions. But sometimes when people are eager to share information, they unintentionally stifle communication. If you truly welcome questions, make your behavior support your intent. |
