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Laura Sylvester

Laura Sylvester is senior HR program manager at HomeAway.
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Laura Sylvester

Laura Sylvester is senior HR program manager at HomeAway.

Thinking Like an Engineer in HR

Engineers and product teams have been using the agile method for decades to efficiently develop and deliver the best possible products. Most commonly used by software developers, this method helps cross-functional teams organize, continuously iterate and deliver high-quality products for customers. What may seem surprising is that departments outside of engineering and R&D are adopting these methods to better manage projects — including human resources. It may seem like a stretch for an HR department to use agile. These practices were originally designed for teams building tangible, shippable products, and we typically associate products with physical goods that consumers buy and

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