Tag Archives: Peopleware

A Manager’s Smile

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Jeffrey

We moved offices this past week, relocating the IT department (and one other) into a new space. The new space is light and airy and is laid out on the open office plan.1 Initially we were skeptical but we’re making… (read more)

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Responsibility/Authority Ratio

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Jeffrey

It’s not uncommon for me to hear the lament that someone (usually the person lamenting) has too much responsibility. On closer examination, however, I frequently find what’s really happened: They have been given too little authority. Their responsibility level is… (read more)

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