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 ...
Am I the boss now?The bad news is that until you invent an efficient cold fusion process, you're going to be reporting to SOMEone. Even if you're the Big Boss, you're still going to have a board of directors... Keep reading |
Having MentorsWhat is a mentor exactly? Experience is valuable. You can gain experience by doing stuff yourself, getting it wrong, and learning. Alternatively, you can just ask someone with more experience. So, a mentor is a... Keep reading |
ExecutionExecution is a crappy management word for "how well you do stuff". For an Engineer, this means knowing your stuff, either through learning or experience. However, it's a different ball game for managers, because your... Keep reading |
Problem SolvingManagement problems often can't be solved by following a process. It's not that the process is just really complicated so we can't be bothered to model it - it's just the the answer will be... 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 |
EfficienciesCreating a more efficient process is something engineers are awesome at. This idea isn't confined to manufacturing or software - on one level, you can do it with people too. So - what's the best... Keep reading |
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