Evil Management
Learn the tricks Evil managers use to get their way. Choose the Dark Side! Read more ...
What do managers actually do?
As an engineer, you may wonder what on earth managers do all day besides take long lunches and learn to play golf. Read more ...
Incentive Schemes
Everyone does what they do for a reason. Sometimes, you can set incentives to get the type of behaviour you want. Read more ...
Management Buzzwords
Ever wondered why those MBA types use buzzwords all the time? Should you beat them or join them? Read more ...
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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 |
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Culture TestingEveryone and their mother knows it's best if people in a company all have a similar culture. Bizarrely, it’s possible to test roughly for this. Ask: what do you do? Ask: and why is that... Keep reading |
Choosing A CultureIs cultural diversity all it's cracked up to be? It sounds like a good idea, but so did A-line flares. It turns out that there are some advantages and some tradeoffs to be made.... 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 |
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