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Management Myth #11: The Team Needs a Cheerleader! [article]

If you have a cheerleading manager (or, worse, if you are a cheerleading manager) in a troubled organization, then your team is likely missing its purpose. Replace those cheers with transparency, and you might be surprised by the solutions your team will come up with.

Business Intelligence and Data Quality [article]

Business analysis is only as good as the quality of the data. If the testing process is weak and the data quality and data integrity tests are suspect, then the business could be at risk. Learn how to get the most out of your data, warehouse, and business intelligence testing.

Adding Lean to Agile or Vice Versa: An Interview with Ade Shokoya [interview]

Ade Shokoya has interviewed some of the industry's leading agile experts, and we got the chance to interview Ade himself about the current relationship between agile and lean, and the challenges and rewards of being a ScrumMaster in today's software world.

Making Agile Work for Government: Addressing the Challenges of Agile Adoption [article]

Erich Knausenberger and Raj Shah examine the challenges of implementing earned value management and program management to implementing agile for government IT. Then, the authors propose a “blended-approach” by which government and other large entities can address these and other challenges.

After Ten Years: One Person's Stance on the Agile Manifesto [article]

Joe Farah often writes about ALM relative to agile. In this article, he lays out his views on the Agile Manifesto specifically. From collaboration and clear communication to the focus on individuals over tools, Joe covers what works, and what he thinks could work better.

The Challenges of DevOps in the Enterprise [article]

Many small teams are successful at implementing DevOps practices such as continuous integration. However, enterprises may find implementing DevOps best practices to be much more challenging. This article will help you understand how to be successful implementing DevOps in the enterprise.

Essential Methods for Agile Project Success [article]

Mark Balbes presents a framework for agile project management’s critical techniques. These techniques are required for successful agile development, where rapid requirements changes can be followed through with rapid development changes.

Don’t Bury the Survivors: The Value of Clear Communication [magazine]

Whether you’re discussing software defects with your test team, analyzing requirements with your BA, or programming in your favorite new language, communication is essential. Lanette Creamer has some tips to help you communicate clearly with any audience.

The Agile and Scrum Mindsets: An Interview with Mitch Lacey [interview]

Mitch Lacey recently took the time to speak with us ahead of his 2012 Agile Development Conference session titled “Understanding Scrum: An Experiential Workshop.” Mitch shared with us how truly understanding scrum and agile allows for a smooth transition and effective results.

Management Myth #10: I Can Measure the Work by the Time People Spend at Work [article]

Increasing the amount of time someone spends on work does not directly result in better work. In fact, depending on the person, the opposite may be the case—spending less time at the office may improve the results. Johanna tackles myths of measuring work by time.

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