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Simple sabotage for software

Erik Bernhardsson

Be worried about the propriety of any decision — raise the question of whether such action as is contemplated lies within the jurisdiction of the group or whether it might conflict with the policy of some higher echelon. You can of course make a series of obviously bad decisions, but you'd get fired quickly. Pivot frequently.

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5 key metrics for IT success

CIO

Rate of change “The most important metric for IT success is rate of change,” says Nicolas Avila, CTO for North America at IT and software development company Globant. Every leader and every team should use rate of change to determine how quickly they can turn around a particular change, Avila recommends. Here they are.

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Why Having a Tech Lead or Manager as Scrum Master is a Bad Idea

Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User

Tell them that the role of ScrumMaster is as a servant-leader, coach, and facilitator, navigating the dynamics of the team to ensure Scrum practices are followed and value is delivered effectively. Servant Leadership: prioritizing the needs of the team and helping others to perform as highly as possible.

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7 ways to foster IT innovation

CIO

Asking your team to be innovative is like asking an athlete to play better. Recognize the difference between project management and R&D. IT projects by nature are very project-management oriented. You must develop a formalized process that identifies, collects, evaluates and implements innovative ideas.

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Digital pragmatism at Volvo means more control and less agile

CIO

As a result, many new car companies are created and competition increases, says Tobias Altehed, who leads Volvo Cars’ digital organization and sits on the company’s extended management team. Much of the system heritage comes from the time before Volvo Cars became independent from the Volvo Group.

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Hybrid meetings: 5 best practices for better outcomes

CIO

Offering a work-from-home option is no longer negotiable if you want to keep your teams staffed with talented employees. The key to keeping your team — and keeping them engaged — is hybrid work. The remote team often shouted into a room of chatter and were often ignored or forgotten.

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Team Management: How Successful Managers Manage Their Teams

Codegiant

From the desk of a brilliant weirdo #1: If you’re having a hard time putting your team on the same page, I want to let you know that you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and many other teams as well. In fact, check this out: 88% of remote workers face inconsistent leadership and miscommunications with other team members.