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Doing Agile Right – A Book Review

Vitality Chicago

I try to do what I can to keep up with the new agile books being released so that I can maintain the popular blog, The 5 Best Agile Books of 2021. All the recommended books on that list are books that I have read and most are books that I rely on, recommend, and gift all the time. Who is this book for?

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150+ Top Global Cloud Thought Leaders and Next Generation Leaders of 2021

Whizlabs

David is also a contributor to IEEE Cloud Computing and has published countless number of articles and books over the years. ” He chose the name of the blog from the Arctic Monkeys song, Old Yellow Bricks, and is a must read for anyone who is planning on expanding their career in cloud computing or virtualization.

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A Guide To Starting A Career In Business Intelligence & The BI Skills You Need

Data Pine

To help you with your studies, you can start here with a list of the best SQL books that will help you take your skills to the next level. Getting an entry-level position at a consulting firm is also a great idea – the big ones include IBM, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, and Ernst and Young. Business Intelligence Job Roles.

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The Urge to Strangle(The Strangler Pattern)

Leading Agile

Companies that adopted information technology in the mid-20th century have built up large-scale operations around principles, methods, and tooling from an era when thorough up-front planning was an accepted good practice, and when “computer” meant “mainframe.” The Parable of the Bridge and the Canoe.

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What Would an Agile Human Resources Department Do?

Vitality Chicago

Patty McCord was the Chief Talent Officer at Netflix and her book Powerful, Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility describes the strategic partnership she shared with CEO Reed Hasting through the growth years of Netflix. I remember hiring on at IBM in 1985 and needing a blue suit and red tie. Did that help my performance?

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5 Ways to Minimize Downtime During Oracle Cloud Migration

Insight Software

Of the 13% of Oracle users who remain fully on-premises, half plan to migrate to the cloud within the next two years. However, the path to cloud adoption is often fraught with concerns about operational disruptions, downtime, and the complexities of maintaining seamless business operations.

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Are You Tracking These KPIs for Your Hospitality Group

Insight Software

Maintaining a balanced labour cost percentage is crucial for managing operational expenses while ensuring adequate staffing levels to deliver quality service. Room maintenance cost per available room (PAR) is an operational KPI that measures the average cost of maintaining and servicing each available room.