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Is there a name for this kind of post? I've been calling it "abstract workplace philosophy"[0] in my head. I always feel like this sort of thing is too general
by VyseofArcadia 3y ago
Is there a name for this kind of post? I've been calling it "abstract workplace philosophy"[0] in my head. I always feel like this sort of thing is too general to be applicable to me. My workplace problems are usually more of the "we got this bug report and looking at the code you're not sure if the feature ever worked to begin with" flavor.
[0] Or banal workplace philosophy if I'm feeling uncharitable.
- mdorazio 3y agoA lot of these seem to fall into the "Management Philosophy" category - applicable if you're a manager or if you are attempting to manage your own career as opposed to solving day-to-day task issues.
- yeahwhatever10 3y agoAh so that’s what my manager does all day.
- RajT88 3y agoA good manager is an "umbrella" and you have no idea what they do. A bad manager is a "funnel" and you know exactly what they do.
- andruby 3y agoI think some transparency is good. I prefer to know what keeps my manager up at night, ie: what are the big problems they are solving. That way I can help or offer context etc. Likewise, I'll share some of the problems I'm working on with my reports. You don't hand these problems down though, you just talk about it and solicit feedback & ideas.
- raincole 3y agoIt's just a variation of self-help books/articles.
- sukilot 3y ago[dead]
- slingnow 3y agoI could think of a name for this kind of post, but it wouldn't be very charitable.
- marcosdumay 3y agoDid you never had a manager ask you how your workplace can be improved?