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The Importance of Time Management

When we talk about time management, we are referring to effectively managing time to make sure we spend the correct amount of time for each action. Effective time management enables people to allot specific time slots in their schedule for tasks and activities according to their significance. Time management helps us make the best use of our time. In today’s world, with so many time constraints and commitments, time management is not only helpful but also a necessity for many.

Successful Projects--What We Really Know

The Standish Grouphas published its annual CHAOS Report on the state of software development since 1994.  The Report is often cited as a key metric for the industry's performance and progress.  The yearly update draws much attention.

Agile Transformation—It’s About the People

The Agile Manifesto declared independence from constraining, process-centric software development methodologies.  The Manifesto advocated for a product-focused, team-centric approach.  As Agile has moved mainstream, it has spawned its own industry of methodologies and tools.  Organizations embracing Agile must remember that people are the key to its success.     

Seven Signs of Incompetent Managers

Which competencies must a manager have for us to say that he is a true professional?

Many will be quick to say: “The most obvious sign of a manager’s competence is that he or she achieves good outcomes.” Such a simple answer seems to be in many ways too populist and often irresponsible. We can accept such an answer only from someone who really knows what he or she is talking about, understands the issue in detail and is personally able to achieve such an outcome, all other parameters being equal. We will not accept it as an answer from others.

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