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Tuesday Dispatch: Issue #97

The Owl and The Beetle

Luca Sartoni
Aug 1, 2023
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This week we learn about how to measure managerial impact, how to avoid helicopter management, and how to document things properly. As well as how to make a resume and about stuff you can't have.

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3 Droplets of Leadership

Evaluating Managers: 5 Heuristics to Measure Managerial Impact

Does your team consistently deliver promises or excuses?

Is your team a revolving door? Or a nursery where careers blossom?

When did your team last contribute to the larger organization?

This article provides a self-evaluation mechanism to ensure you take the proper steps as a manager. It offers answers to how to know if one is doing the right things as a leader. Don't miss it!

If you want to evaluate your team members…

Thursday Memo

Setting the Standard: Establishing Clear Expectations

Luca Sartoni
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Mar 16
Setting the Standard: Establishing Clear Expectations

Vague evaluation is a significant problem in the workplace, as it can lead to stagnation, missed opportunities, and inequalities. Furthermore, with clear and consistent evaluation criteria, employees may feel motivated to strive for excellence, as there is a clear path to success. Therefore, to ensure that employees are empowered to reach their highest potential and to ensure fairness in the workplace, it is

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Helicopter Management and Other Mistakes

As a newly appointed manager, the author is determined not to repeat the mistakes of past management in the tech industry that they have experienced and observed. They are driven to ensure that these errors are not repeated.

Effective management requires taking a step back and considering team members in the full context of the organization rather than overly identifying with their needs and wants. It is essential to allow them to take risks and stand on their own two feet, as a manager should not act as a babysitter.

Don't miss this article.

Speaking of managerial mistakes…

Thursday Memo

Unlocking Your Potential: How to Defuse a Micromanager

Luca Sartoni
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Jul 6
Unlocking Your Potential: How to Defuse a Micromanager

Have you ever experienced the feeling of being trapped in a suffocating work environment where every decision you make is scrutinized and controlled by your boss? It's as if they have a magnifying glass trained on you, constantly monitoring your every move. This type of boss is commonly called a

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How to Nurture a Culture of Documentation in Remote Teams

Humans are terrible at data storage!

Organizations of all types can benefit from a robust documentation culture, not just remote teams. Any organization needs to have this culture in place.

The significance of documentation in the workplace cannot be underestimated. It is not only about recording information but also about cultivating an atmosphere within the organization.

This article is a must-read, don't miss it!

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Thursday Memo

Captivating Meetings: Proven strategies for keeping attendees engaged

Luca Sartoni
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Apr 6
Captivating Meetings: Proven strategies for keeping attendees engaged

In my career, I have attended hundreds of in-person and remote meetings. Despite the different formats, I have consistently found it challenging to keep attendees engaged. People can be distracted during meetings for a variety of reasons. These can include being bored, feeling overwhelmed, not understanding the topic, being unprepared, and having too many other things on their mind.

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2 Grains of Technology

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Everything You Can’t Have

Nothing is as desirable as the thing you want yet cannot have.

In the years following his departure from office, Richard Nixon noted that, despite their wealth, some of the wealthiest individuals in the world are among the most discontented, as they are never required to confront hardship.

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1 Atom of Reflection

Clear Is Kind. Unclear Is Unkind. - Brené Brown

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