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 ...
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 |
Working In TeamsWorking in teams is a seriously important skill. Let's consider why that is. If you could do everything on your own - sweet. But that's kinda rare, because you have a limited amount of time,... 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 |
Understanding Your BiasesAs scientists, we value truth and accuracy. As a manager, the tool you're using to measure is you yourself - and we all have inherent biases that will throw off your readings. The good news... Keep reading |
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 |
AlignmentAlignment is getting everyone to pull in the same direction, hence the name. If you're putting together a team from scratch, you can do a lot to ensure that the type of people you're hiring... Keep reading |
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