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BlogWatchGeekHerding doesn't hold a monopoly on the art of managing software developers. There's many other blogs around that have great posts. When we find those posts, we'll include them here. If you find something, be sure to let us know. Angry Aussie: How to make IT staff less angryThis post contains secret IT workers’ business. It contains honesty which could be abused by dishonest and unscrupulous managers. Anthill - Tell-tale signs that you are a thinking bossAre you a ‘thinking boss’? If not, you could be the cause of poor productivity, a lethargic workforce and staff animosity. Anthill Magazine: How to capture good ideas every timeWith so much information flying around these days, it’s easy for good ideas to slip through the net. Roger La Salle highlights the importance of trawling deep and wide. Are you a rock star?Lisa Haneberg, VP and OD Practice Leader of MPI Consulting and author of High Impact Middle Management, has developed eight key criteria that define star performers BusinessWeek: The Dark Side of IncentivesThey consistently backfire when efforts to boost bonuses override moral considerations Computerworld: The unspoken truth about managing geeksIT pros work their butts off for people they respect, so you need to give them every reason to afford you some. Do ‘C-Grade’ students make the best CEOs?We’re conditioned to think that people who excel at school are the ones that go on to excel in business. However, research indicates that a better guide is not the distinction between A and C students but between ‘fixed’ and ‘growth’ mindset individuals. Dumb Little Man: 9 Useful Strategies to Dealing with Difficult People at WorkEver encountered someone who frustrates you so much that you feel like you want to pull your hair, jump around the room and just scream out loud? You're not alone. FastCompany: Claiming Your Name on the WebWhat do people see when they Google your name? How to nail an interviewHidden camera clips interspersed with some great interview tips. Whichever side of the table you're on. If you liked it then you shoulda put a name on it ...Every new rule needs to be associated with one and only one person who is willing to stand up for it and explain it iMedia Connection - 7 reasons your employees hate youAt some point in your career, you wake up one morning, drink your coffee, put on deodorant, kiss your kids good-bye, drive to the office, and suddenly realize -- you don't have one ounce of experience at your job. You did yesterday. What happened? You w LeadingAnswers: Hiring for an Agile TeamWhat characteristics do you look for when hiring for an agile team? The next Calgary APLN meeting is a panel discussion on the topic. Check some of the broad characteristics identified in the planning emails Time Magazine: No Charisma? Don't Worry, You Can Still Be a LeaderLeadership is a familiar concept. Go into any bookstore, and the number of tomes with the word in the title can make you think it has replaced dieting as a way to move merchandise. Two free chapters: Succeeding with Agile: Software Development using ScrumMike Cohn has announced on his blog that two chapters of his new book are now available for free. It looks great, so grab them now then pre-order from Amazon |
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