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Current State and Future Prospects of Scrum and Agile Development in Japan

Scrum.org

Since I became a Professional Scrum Trainer in November, I have been asked a lot about the current state, and the future perspectives, for Scrum and agile development in Japan, where I’ve worked for the last six years. Yet, Scrum and the principles of agile development are not as common in Japan as they are in other parts of the world.

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Interview Coding Challenges: A Way to Hire Developers Who Know their Code

Teamweek

Interview coding challenges are critical when hiring new software developers. Finding the right developer can be a difficult process. What are Interview Coding Challenges for Developers? These are technical quiz-type tests that require the developer to pick the correct answer out of several possible answers.

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How To Base Your Beliefs About Agile On Evidence

Scrum.org

What is the optimal size of a team? Should teams be stable over at least several years, or is it a good idea they change at will? How should leadership interact with autonomous teams? Is scaling always a bad idea? Of all the impediments that a team faces, which is the one to focus on first?

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25 mistakes project managers make

Binfire

Depending on organization’s structure, project management method used by the organization and the team’s experience the role of project manager varies widely from project to project. Is the product or service developed entirely in house or we will use outside contractors? How much it should cost?

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What is Pre-Employment Skills Testing? Definition & Benefits

Teamweek

Pre-employment skills testing is like giving your HR team a time machine. With an accurate picture of candidates’ skills — your team can avoid spending up to $16,999 in turnover costs with the wrong fit! In this article, we explore: Quick Links: What is pre-employment testing?

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How to Become an IT Project Manager Without Experience

PM Basics

For sure, the easiest way to become a software project manager is by getting a promotion inside an IT company. So, if you are just starting your career, I strongly recommend getting a job on an IT project in any other capacity like QA, Developer, DevOps, Business Analyst, or a Scrum Master. 10 to 15 people on the project team.

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Assume a Spherical Cow

Leading Agile

A multidisciplinary team of professors was assembled, headed by a theoretical physicist, and two weeks of intensive on-site investigation took place. The scholars then returned to the university, notebooks crammed with data, where the task of writing the report was left to the team leader. You probably spotted my error immediately.