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July 24, 2020July 17, 2020 A Positive Point-Of-View

The Benefits of Status Meetings and Stand-Ups

Any event that distracts us from work can be seen as a negative. That goes for both paperwork and in-person activities. However, there are benefits of status meetings and reporting that make this time well spent. These benefits may require some consideration to list them. Thus, these are good for us to cover in a season focused on positives. A Chance To Take A Breath One of the often-ignored benefits of status meetings or similar tasks is that it forces us to pick our heads up. That act alone can be a game-changer. Think about the sad example of a runner that is focused on racing forward but fails to see the rapidly approaching obstacle. When we put blinders on,... Read more

July 22, 2020July 17, 2020 A Positive Point-Of-View

Remote Work Benefits – The Positives Of Working Out Of Office

Modern technology and related jobs have allowed us to get out of our office. This change in a work venue can be full of challenges. On the other hand, remote work benefits can often overwhelm the negatives. I think that your view of this situation is a matter of your goals and personality. Nevertheless, this is a season of positives, and we will embrace those opportunities. Own Your Schedule The more complex your life, the more your schedule is an essential part of your day. We are all given only twenty-four hours a day, so those that manage that time better are likely to enjoy life. No matter what our job is, the commute time required is part of our... Read more

July 20, 2020July 16, 2020 A Positive Point-Of-View

The Joy of Co-Workers

Some things are universal in the world of work. Nearly everyone has complained about co-workers at some point. Even those that work alone have probably complained at some point. That is just part of the job. Nevertheless, our teammates and leaders provide us a long list of positives on which we can focus. A Whole Better Than The Sum First and foremost, we can accomplish much more as a team than individually. This statement is not always true. There are highly ineffective teams. However, most of the time, adding additional points of view is a boost to productivity. If that were not the case, then we would not have industries to help us make the most of teams and teamwork. ... Read more

July 17, 2020July 11, 2020 A Positive Point-Of-View

Benefits of Time Off

We have been looking at the bright side of things that bother us. Many of you may be questioning what could be wrong about time off. Why would an episode on the benefits of time off be needed? Let’s step back and think about that question. We get into a rhythm with our work. Even if we do not enjoy it, we typically get used to it. As better developers, we even enjoy that in most cases. We also have a pile of work when we return from vacation. Those factors add up to many of us deciding it is better to trade vacation days for cash. We are not able to enjoy or benefit from that time away. Refresh... Read more

July 15, 2020July 9, 2020 A Positive Point-Of-View

Benefits of Certifications and Training

A series that focuses on the positives of pain points could skip the tasks with a noticeable ROI. Nevertheless, we will dive into the less apparent benefits of certifications and training. These are not the results. Instead, they are benefits we get from making the journey. Growing Our Skillset The idea of becoming a better developer often comes back to our overall skillset. While we get the highly visible benefits of certifications in the form of a certificate, or recognition, there is more to it. We expand our knowledge and add to our toolset. These additions assist us in problem-solving and comparing solutions. These are essential skills for us, as we have discussed in the past. The more we expand... Read more

July 13, 2020July 8, 2020 A Positive Point-Of-View

Benefits Of Presentations – Worth The Stress

One of the scariest things many of us face in our jobs is getting up in front of a crowd. This situation may occur as part of presenting to our team, the management, or at a conference. There are benefits of presentations that outweigh the related stress and fear. Therefore, it is time to look at this black storm cloud and find the silver lining. A Focus On The Details Most of us stress the details for a presentation more than many other situations. Activities that demand detailed knowledge, including interviews and certification tests, force us to learn. However, there tends to be more structure to that knowledge in those cases than when we are presenting on an idea. We... Read more