by Steve Taplin | Mar 23, 2021 | All, Forbes, Programming, Software Development
One of the universal themes of the current pandemic is a trend toward remote working where possible. That may well continue after the pandemic, with more than 80% of CEOs saying they plan to permit remote working at least part of the time. In the same survey by...
by Steve Taplin | Feb 23, 2021 | All, Forbes, Nearshoring, Software Development
At some point, it makes sense for almost every business to outsource some portion of the information technology functions — whether it’s a small business outsourcing its website design or a large business outsourcing its entire IT operations. Outsourcing often...
by Steve Taplin | Feb 18, 2021 | All, Forbes, Nearshoring, Software Development
The ability to cut costs by employing the growing, skilled labor pools of developing nations has driven a massive shift toward offshoring. Software development offshoring boomed at the beginning of the 21st century in India, a nation that remains a major player in...
by Steve Taplin | Feb 18, 2021 | All, Forbes, Leadership, Software Development
Every leader needs to master the ability to strategically prioritize projects. This essential skill helps managers develop solid action plans for completing the many tasks on their team’s plates. When adjusting to evolving factors is the only constant, as in the...
by Steve Taplin | Feb 18, 2021 | All, Forbes, Leadership, Software Development
The Covid-19 pandemic caused setbacks in every industry. In the tech industry, where companies are usually only as successful as they are cutting-edge, these unexpected circumstances forced many leaders to change their plans in 2020, thus forcing reprioritization in...
by Steve Taplin | Feb 18, 2021 | All, Forbes, Leadership, Remote, Software Development
Keeping your tech team unified when everyone is working remotely can be a big challenge. Working from home adds an extra layer of distance that can make your tech team members feel isolated, which may ultimately lead to miscommunication and company culture issues. To...
