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- Popular Mechanics Working is a broad concept, and it can mean different things to different people. For some, it might mean a job that requires physical labor. For others, it might mean a job that requires a high level of concentration and mental energy. Whatever it means to you, Popular Mechanics has plenty of articles and videos that can help you make the most of your working experience. From advice on how to stay motivated and productive, to information about the latest tools and technology, to stories about inspiring people who are finding creative solutions to the challenges of work, you'll find it all here.
my boss sent me a bereavement gift, then demanded to know how I felt when I received it - Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I’ve been at my current workplace a little less than two years – about six months more than our CEO, Ryan. We are a small arts charity in which I have a significant expert-type role, working part-time and freelance. Ryan comes across as an energetic and pleasant person, keen to make a […]
#485 Why Thinking Together Boosts Team Performance? - Squiggly Careers | Acast
Listen to #485 Why Thinking Together Boosts Team Performance? from Squiggly Careers . In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore how to help teams think better—together. They share simple but powerful tools you can use to encourage reflection, collaboration, and better decision-making in your team. Discover a practical matrix to help you choose the right thinking tool for your team—whether you need to improve performance or inspire new ideas. From “worry lists” to “borrowed brilliance,” you’ll learn how to create space for smarter, more intentional team thinking.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Intro: Welcome to the Squiggly Careers Podcast00:43 Why We Struggle to Think as Teams01:56 Who Are Your Thinking Partners?02:18 Team Thinking Drives Team Performance03:02 Principles for Better Team Thinking07:38 Signal Thinking Activities in Your Team08:46 Turning Thinking into Action via Experiments09:43 The Team Thinking Matrix Explained11:48 Idea for Improvement: Worry Lists17:20 Idea for Improvement: What's Not Working (The "Knots")23:30 Everyday Idea for Inspiration: Borrowed Brilliance🎯 What You’ll Learn:- Why teams need more time to think (and how to make that time work)- 3 powerful principles for better collective thinking- Tools like “worry lists,” “what’s not working,” and “borrowed brilliance”- How to run quick team exercises- Ways to turn thinking into action—without overcomplicating itFor questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.comMore ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:📩 Download our free careers tools https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/🏃♂️ Sign-up for our Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint https://bit.ly/skillssprint2024📮 Sign up for Squiggly Careers in Action, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction📚 Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’ www.amazingif.com/books/ http://www.amazingif.com/books/
junior employee ordered the most expensive thing at the restaurant - Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I am a manager supervising a small team of people. One of my employees, Jessica, is right out of college and is working for me on a year-long fellowship designed for professional development. A few months ago, we were out for a work dinner with a client. We were at a moderately […]
my boss takes on too much, an impossibly slow coworker, and more - Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should I tell my boss he’s taking on too much? My boss is overworking himself. He is the executive director of our small team (only three of us, including him, but we serve a pretty large school district) and has been in the position for […]
should I give people a heads-up before their coworker is fired? - Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I am working with HR to let someone go. The person is directly involved in a number of active cross-functional projects. Typically terminations in our organization are communicated post-event, but I feel like I will be blindsiding several team members. The termination shouldn’t be a major surprise as this individual has had […]