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The Problem with Job Titles Job titles are useful for giving a quick idea of a person’s skills and responsibilities. But nowadays in the tech world, a job title alone does not say as much as it used to. Some titles are ambiguous, and some can even encourage a kind of false hierarchy based on how fancy they are. Is there a better way? |
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Dealing with a Manager Who Says Everything Is Urgent If your boss regularly wants something done immediately, regardless of whether the matter is truly top priority, you're in the unenviable position of being perpetually "ASAP'd." To break the cycle of dropping everything for inconsequential tasks, you may need to try managing your manager. Read on for ideas. |
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The Best Way to Communicate Project Quality Concerns When you encounter quality concerns in a project, it's important to let management know. But building an overly detailed list of faults and shortcomings undermines the impact of the important points and muddles communication. To effectively convey the crucial issues, you have to prioritize. |
