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Yes, Daydreamers Are Smarter Did a teacher ever call you out for daydreaming? Did your boss? Turns out, you’re not a slacker after all. According to a brain study conducted by the Georgia Institute of Technology, you’re smart, creative, and your mind wanders because you may have extra brain capacity. |
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Breaking the Cycle of Bad Scrum When practiced well, Scrum can empower people, teams, and organizations to solve complex problems and deliver value to their customers. But bad Scrum does the opposite. If team members or leaders don't embrace Scrum values, it can be oppressive and create tension. Here's how you can prevent bad Scrum from taking hold. |
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Dealing with a Difficult Person at Work Sometimes, when a coworker or customer behaves in an offensive manner, it’s not the totality of that person’s character. They may be coping with circumstances you're not aware of. Before you react to someone's behavior, strive to understand if there's something else behind it. It will improve your relationships. |
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What It Takes to Be an Effective Leader in Software Testing Similar to the discussion of “How much test automation do I need?” the answer often depends on your team’s makeup and what sort of product you’re making. There isn’t a perfect equation, but there are still general, proven qualities that lead to better software and happier software testers. |
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Troubled Project or Disaster? Understand What You Can Manage There is a big difference between a troubled project and a disaster, and not being clear about the distinction is hazardous to decision-making. If a project you're managing is in danger of missing deadlines, that doesn't mean it's out of control—you just need to explain to stakeholders how it can get back on track. |
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Taking a Break Can Actually Improve Your Work A relentless go-go-go approach doesn’t increase productivity—in fact, it diminishes it. There’s simply a limit to how many hours anyone can put in without losing concentration, sacrificing efficiency, and making errors that require rework. But a brief break, even for five minutes, can refocus your energy and stamina. |
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How to Keep Employee Engagement High on Difficult Projects Having engaged employees is about more than having happy workers. Research shows that engagement is also one of the most important factors for giving a company a competitive edge. This is why it is so important to identify issues of demotivation and act on them as soon as possible in order to keep employees motivated. |
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Stop Procrastinating and Start Getting Things Done Everyone procrastinates sometimes. But if it's becoming a real problem for you, there are things you can do to try to overcome chronic procrastination. For instance, try dividing your work into small, manageable steps, setting time limits for tasks, and eliminating distractions. Read on for more tips. |
