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DE Looking in the Mirror: What qualities and skills does the perfect leader possess? I explore this question in depth, examining the human side of project success. Who is a leader? In the Middle Ages, this question didn't arise, as the status of...
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Trend Guides
We track down the latest industry trends for you, interview experts, and take a practical look at future-oriented technologies. The following trend guides are available for download as PDFs: Internet of Things (August 2016). Here, we have attempted to illustrate the scope of the topic...
Trend Guide „IoT – Internet of Things“
Read on! IoT - Internet of Things: Table of Contents Orientation in the maze of terms IoT: Breeding ground for new opportunities and risks Industry 4.0 revolutionizes value creation Infrastructures, products and services Security: Data theft in the cloud Data manipulation (Big Data)...
Out of the shock paralysis
How Change Succeeds: Change happens everywhere and constantly. It is the driving force of evolution, whether in nature, in companies, or in projects. It happens whether we want it to or not. Anyone who wants to successfully shape change processes together with people needs more than a vision and...
In the beginning was the image
The success of software development depends primarily on how well we manage to translate conceptual models into technical systems. Graphical or model-based programming tools are invaluable in this regard. Unfortunately, the mental model we use is often very one-sided and...
Trend Guide „Embedded Safety & Security“
Read on! Embedded Safety & Security: Table of Contents Standards and QM - Everything is getting better Security as a strategy - Quality before functionality Security as a strategy - Protection against viruses, worms, hackers & co. Development process - The root of the problem Looking to the future -...
Trend Guide „Leadership in High-Tech Companies“
Read on! Leadership in High-Tech Companies: Table of Contents Requirements for Leaders Common Shortcomings Style, Attitude, Culture Generation Y Recruiting Promotion and Development The Target Audience of this Trend Guide This document addresses typical questions surrounding the topic of leadership...
Battle of the Sexes
Do you have prejudices? For example, against women, men, homosexuals, heterosexuals, bankers, programmers, managers, or Microsoft? Prejudices have more influence on our behavior than we realize. They prevent us from fully utilizing the potential solutions in projects. On the one hand, I hope that...
Trend Guide „Embedded Test“
Read on! Embedded Testing: Table of Contents Trend Spots Creating a solid foundation for testing: From requirements analysis to test specification Good planning is half the battle: Test plan as a management task Concrete guidelines for testers: Getting into detail with the test specification The underappreciated...
The solution to the professional dilemma
How to Successfully Implement Method and Process Changes: It should be obvious to everyone that we constantly need to adapt to remain competitive. "Of course, smarty-pants!" you might say, and perhaps ask: "Why is the transition to new methods and processes so slow?" or...
How software errors become visible
After hours of pondering and trying, despair triumphs over developer pride. The depressed software engineer slouches over to his colleague to explain his problem. The colleague casually examines the listing, spontaneously points to the...
More performance for more money?
How Rewards Become a Trap: Rewards are a popular way to boost motivation in a team or company. The underlying assumption is that a reward increases commitment. However, as studies show, this approach, if applied incorrectly, can have the opposite effect...