DARE TO DREAM
Invest in people and encourage repayment
Within a software organisation , people are the greatest asset . The happier they are , the more motivated and productive they will be ; this does not happen by accident . Pay people a salary and they will turn up for work . Build a great working environment and give them the opportunity to improve themselves and they will excel . Allowing people some time now and again to do a little research or investigate a new technology is a good start . The real benefit comes from using personal develoment to drive social interaction .
When people share , everyone benefits . Short presentations , interactive workshops , hackathons , TED style talks - all help to spread valuable knowledge and build a strong community spirit . Everyone likes to feel they are giving something back now and again – there is a sense of achievement in sharing new discoveries with your colleagues . The combination of knowledge sharing and teamwork is a breeding ground for innovation .
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