Learn the tricks Evil managers use to get their way. Choose the Dark Side! Read more ...
As an engineer, you may wonder what on earth managers do all day besides take long lunches and learn to play golf. Read more ...
Everyone does what they do for a reason. Sometimes, you can set incentives to get the type of behaviour you want. Read more ...
Ever wondered why those MBA types use buzzwords all the time? Should you beat them or join them? Read more ...
Incentive SchemesIncentives aren't just pay. Incentives are about giving people a reward in exchange for getting them to do something. Different people want different things, so we need to be able to provide different rewards depending... Keep reading |
Management BuzzwordsAs engineers, we probably hate management buzzwords, and with good reason. Why is that? Firstly, be aware that because we're engineers, and probably nerds, we love using our own little languages. Keep reading |
Small And Large CompaniesIf you've ever recruited, you'll probably have heard this phrase: "We're a large company with a startup feel." This statement was probably bollocks. Keep reading |
Office Politics... is bollocks, but good scientists don't ignore what's staring them in the face. Politics should not be ignored - it should be understood, so you can work with it. Keep reading |
What do managers actually do?Engineers in a corporate setting are generally baffled by middle management. Even the term "middle management" conjures up an image of some pointless individual just getting in everybody's way. But the good ones are needed.... Keep reading |
Evil ManagementIf you've decided to work in business, your first instinct is probably to work in a company that you know the name of. Because a lot of others think the same way, you'll find that... Keep reading |