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Is Your Team Too Large? What’s the right size for a team? The answer would be simple if there were an optimal size, but there’s not. If you’re going to get the size wrong, better to make the team too small than too large. |
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The Importance of People in Agile Software Development When software professionals talk about agile methods, they often overlook the most important topic—the role of people in agile software development. If you ignore team dynamics, you risk hindering your team's effectiveness. |
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Don’t Be Deceived by Statistics It’s sometimes said that statistics don’t lie—but that’s a lie. Statistics are powerfully effective at deceiving. Don’t let yourself be deceived. Naomi Karten describes three examples where statistics may not be all they are cracked up to be. |
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