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 ...
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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