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For questions about the tools and practices of management, including business management, project management, performance management and other management disciplines in the workplace.

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Should I enquire about my staff's private life?

The answer depends a great deal on the culture and norms where you are, so consider all of these answers from your point of view and the framework of your culture and society. Generally speaking it's …
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Is it unreasonable to ask for a letter of recommendation from current employer without quitt...

Most employers and managers would take asking for a letter of reference as an indication that you are, or are seriously considering, seeking other employment. In most US states that in itself would be …
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What are some sane KPIs for a team of web application developers?

The immediate and long-term goals of upper management? This basic understanding should help guide you in determining what metrics to monitor as well as how to report them. … For example, if executive management is interested in overall department performance you can report the information in such a way as to prevent singling out any one individual on the team. …
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Changing priorities too much

First off this is a very common problem in smaller organizations and even larger ones if the culture of walking up to a developer with an issue/request was fostered from the beginning. The accessibili …
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Is lowering employee's self-esteem a practised management technique?

Without a doubt there are some managers who employ these techniques, I've seen it both as a consultant and as an employee in companies large and small. But I don't believe that it's a company philosop …
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Build new company software on my own time? Or is that overstepping?

Extremely risky both politically and financially. It's not your decision to make, so in some regards, you will no doubt be stepping on someone's toes and possibly jeopardizing your job. You will also …
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Should I be involved in interviewing for my replacement?

However if you're not typically involved in interviewing that's a pretty good indication that management either hasn't considered your participation or has make a decision to exclude you. …
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Who is responsible for finding cover for my shift while I'm on holiday? how many days notice...

If you are unionized then the union agreement would dictate the terms, and therefore the answer to your question. No other opinion, experience, suggestion, or guideline would overrule what is already …
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