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The Value of Uncertainty Steve Berczuk writes that while it can be difficult to express uncertainty, especially in an area where we consider ourselves expert, the teams we work with can benefit when we do. A bit of uncertainty can help you identify whether your solution is the best one. |
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Are Most Meetings a Waste of Time? Despite the many articles on holding fewer meetings, there doesn’t seem to be a difference in the number of meetings being held. As many as 85 percent of managers think their companies’ meetings are unproductive. How can you prevent your meetings from being a waste of everyone's time? Read on. |
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Facing the Fear of Failure It’s impossible to live life without making mistakes. Some people view the prospect of screwing up with dread, but if we’re going to grow and improve, we have to go beyond our comfort zones. Failure is inevitable. So if you fear it, try to shift your mindset and give yourself permission to screw up. |
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Monkeys Teach Us What We Already Knew: Middle Management Is Stressful Sitting around eating bananas all day doesn't sound too stressful, but middle management monkeys are feeling the same burn as those performing tasks in the confines of a traditional office. Putting out fires, appeasing upper management, and holding onto a job are taking their toll on everyone. |
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Surviving a Reorganization in One Piece Surviving a reorganization is rarely easy. To come through it unscathed, try to maintain a positive attitude, separate facts from opinions, listen for clues about what’s going on but avoid gossip, focus on doing your work, and take care of yourself. Read on for more advice about this stressful time. |
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The Rise in Vlogging—Why Testers Should Care Vlogging is increasingly catching the software development industry's attention, and the scope for growth is still large. Rajini Padmanaban looks at the areas that are relevant when testing videos—including functional, compatibility, and accessibility. |
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Misconceptions about Managing Many non-managers have misconceptions about what the role of manager entails. Some think being a manager means you get to leave early, you'll have free time, and your employees will always like you. Yeah, right! If you aspire to management, here are some other misconceptions to guard against. |
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Why Employees Quit (and How to Stop Them) Unfortunately, in any organization, it’s the best performers who are most likely to quit. There are numerous reasons why people choose to leave, but some are more numerous than others. Knowing what these reasons are can help you avoid the causes—and hold on to your great employees. |
