Software development team structure and skills
IT organizations can adapt software development team structure and skills to suit business needs or individual strengths. Learn how to structure DevOps and Agile teams, divvy up responsibilities, communicate with team members and keep everyone on the same page.
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08 Sep 2025
What are the most common challenges of Agile adoption?
Don't let a rigid interpretation of the Agile Manifesto hinder Agile adoption. Learn to view the challenges of Agile as opportunities for change and growth. Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2025
10 essential Scrum Master skills in 2025
From sprint planning to servant leadership, Scrum Masters help Agile developers, product owners and other team members perform at their best. Here's what makes a good Scrum Master. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2009
How software test teams' people skills affect results
Experts discuss the importance of positive workplace relationships in the software industry and recommend a populace of books which support their axioms and can strengthen your work relationships as well. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2009
Adaptation in project management through agile
Project managers often focus on following the test plan versus agile leaders who expect change and are prepared to adapt on the fly, learn how to transition quicly in this chapter from Agile Project Management by Jim Highsmith Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2009
Expert shows seven ways to improve your project management abilities
Project management offices can benefit when the team has a diverse portfolio of skills. Learn how to become a better project manager by reading these seven suggestions, which range from developing talents and group leaders to better assessing software tools. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2009
Cybersecurity czar candidate questions clout of new position
A former U.S. Congressman, reportedly one of the leading candidates for the White House position of cybersecurity czar, this week questioned whether the new post would have any clout, suggesting that the legislative and bureaucratic issues that lie ahead are so complex that it's unclear what the position would entail. "If you think it's difficult to get through the bureaucracy, wait till you get to congress," said Tom Davis, a former Republican congressman from Virginia. "If there's a crisis things can move quickly, that's one thing we've seen in this town … but the difficulty right now is that there are so many things going on in Washington." Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2009
How teams transition to agile development methodologies
Organizations usually move to agile development methods for the same reasons -- scope creep, time to market -- but details of the transition can vary from team to team. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2007
Certification pros and cons: Readers speak out
Some are strongly against certification, saying nothing can replace real-world experience, while others see it as one thing that can improve your odds for being hired or promoted. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2007
Who does what in a Testing Center of Excellence?
With a Testing Center of Excellence (TCE) an organization can improve its software testing. Learn how and what each TCE participant does in this article from David W. Johnson Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2007
Rewarding team members for outstanding work
Recognizing or rewarding team members for jobs well done helps build morale. Your sincere appreciation can go a long way, says project management expert David Christiansen. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2007
The role of a software test manager
Effective software test managers not only understand the discipline of testing, but they are also able to manage and implement a testing process in their organizations. That requires team leading skills, communication skills, and being able to measure the testing team's return on investment. Continue Reading