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Changing Lanes

Boxes and Arrows

You can be a graphic designer, an insurance salesperson, or a registered nurse just about anywhere because the skills you must possess and the tasks you must be capable of performing well are going to be quite similar anywhere you go. I’ve managed designers, developers, and non-technical folks. My own experience.

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Keeping Your Business Relevant In The Digital Age

The Human Factor

The business world has always been a competitive one, but thanks to the internet and digital technology, the pressure to stay relevant is higher than ever. Take an interest in digital and tech by attending events, seminars and by bookmarking some tech news sources. Contributed post –. Image source. How can you stay up to date?

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To Hire Great Coders, Offer Learning Not Just Money

Harvard Business Review

From data scientists to web developers to designers, firms are locked in competition for technical talent. When it comes to attracting technical talent, salary isn’t all that matters. One such non-monetary feature could be the technology used by their current employer. Insight Center.

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Should Your Website Be Using Adaptive Design?

Harvard Business Review

In today''s multiscreen world, 27% of all web traffic comes from smartphones, tablets, and various other devices. And if your business depends on the web for revenue, then you likely know about responsive web design — which automatically adjusts layouts to fit different screen sizes. It''s better for customers.

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Should MBAs Learn to Code?

Harvard Business Review

MBAs who lack programming skills often ask this question when they pursue careers in technology companies. Rather, my goal with the survey was to learn whether MBAs saw this well designed and rigorous course as a good investment of their time, given their career objectives and other course options. Communicating with Developers.

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Open Sourcing May Be Worth the Risk

Harvard Business Review

In early 2012, my company made the decision to open source a key piece of our technology platform. We open sourced Mobify.js , our core framework that enables web developers and designers to create a mobile-friendly version of their website. Is it worth it?

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Employers Aren’t Just Whining – the “Skills Gap” Is Real

Harvard Business Review

Last year, 35% of 38,000 employers reported difficulty filling jobs due to lack of available talent; in the U.S., The issue is confusing because the skills required to work with new technologies are hard to measure. Nevertheless, employers still have real difficulties hiring workers with the skills to deal with new technologies.