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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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