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Management Q&A #1
Dear Bob: What would you say about a consulting project manager who says to a member of his team, “stop talking because what you are saying doesn’t make any sense,” in front of the entire team and the clients on … Continue reading
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In The Beginning…Jim McCarthy’s Dynamics of Software Development
The history of software engineering is marked by recurring crises of complexity, cost overruns, and failed deliveries. In response, management philosophies have evolved from rigid, plan-driven models toward more adaptive and human-centered approaches. Jim McCarthy’s Dynamics of Software Development (1995) … Continue reading
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The Divine Right of Billionaires
Successful tech CEOs suffer from a toxic combination of unchecked ego, selective expertise, and structural greed that leads them to believe wealth equals wisdom about everything. They’ve succeeded—often through monopoly, exploitation, and luck as much as talent—in one narrow domain, … Continue reading
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Toxic Management Culture
A toxic management culture is a set of behaviors, attitudes, and values that create a negative and harmful work environment for employees. Toxic managers are often abusive, manipulative, dishonest, unethical, incompetent, or indifferent to the well-being of their subordinates. They … Continue reading