
Managing Humans: Biting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering Manager

Every single person with whom you work has a vastly different set of needs. Fulfilling these needs is one way to make them content and productive. It is your full-time job to listen to these people and mentally document how they are built. is is your most important job. I know the senior VP of engineering is telling you that hitting the date for th... See more
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Deal with your immediate superior(s) on a one-to-one, ongoing basis. Expect betrayal if results are not immediate. (You extend the time before betrayal occurs by keeping your superiors in the loop.)
Craig Walsh • The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership

Intentions: Why did you decide to come and speak at this conference? Why is this topic so important to you? Concerns: What concerns do you have about the future of work? What mistakes do you see people making that negatively affect the work you do? Boundaries: What do you make sure not to do in your work? How do you best take care of yourself in vo
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