Monthly Archives: March 2009

Using Social Media to Network

Posted on March 31, 2009 by johanna

So the economy isn’t so hot right now and you’re looking for a new job. Not the easiest of circumstances. You’re calling people to network. You’ve updated your resume. Maybe you’ve even called me. I looked for you on LinkedIn, … Continue reading →

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Hire for Diversity of All Kinds

Posted on March 18, 2009 by johanna

I read a bunch of blogs, and Evolving Excellence is consistently good. I was struck by this post, Homozygosity – That’s The Problem!. I had never heard of homozygosity before, so I looked it up. According to Merriam-Webster, it’s having … Continue reading →

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How Do You Hire a Scrum Master?

Posted on March 16, 2009 by johanna

At SD West last week, one of the folks in my talks asked about how to hire a Scrum Master. First, don’t do this: Don’t look for a CSM. A CSM means the person has taken a 2-day workshop where … Continue reading →

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