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I.M. Wright’s “Hard Code”
An opinion column for developers. Brutally honest, no pulled punches.
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Boss go bye-bye
Why are people's common responses to losing their boss problematic? How do you deal constructively with a temporary manager?
I am right, in a good way
How can you be right and still be wrong? What approaches ensure you are heard and respected?
Am I doing a good job?
What are the warning signs that tell you when you’re off track? How do you stay in your manager’s good graces?
Good vibrations
When is your vibe important in business settings? What is the right vibe for interviews, crises, sharing bad news, and career conversations?
Natural consequences
Why do people often fail to learn from mistakes? As a leader or mentor, how do you ensure folks understand the consequences of their actions and improve?
Meet the new boss
How should you adapt to a new manager? What should you discuss at your first one-on-one?
Middle manager massacre (span sanity part deux)
How do you reduce middle managers without harming productivity or employee development? Which middle managers should you keep?
Can we agree on something? (SLAs)
Why do short clear SLAs improve your services, customer satisfaction, and life? How do you write and use an effective SLA?
Managing PMs
How do guide PMs to positively impact your team, your business, and your customers? What if your peers and management chain all see the PM role differently?