The hottest Management Substack posts right now

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Breaking the Mold: How Simple Framing Can Build Engineering Leaders Out Of Engineering Managers

Leadership Tales • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23

Effective communication skills are crucial for engineering managers to evolve into leaders.
Managers often hit a communication plateau due to lack of direction or resources.
Framing, as a tool for strategic communication, can inspire and motivate teams when used effectively.

Tamago Ya- The King of Operational Excellence

SAURABH SAHA • 0 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23

💼 Business Operations Innovation Sustainability Management Social Impact

Tamago Ya excels in operational excellence by serving 70,000+ people with minimal waste
Tamago Ya's success is attributed to manual forecasting, reusable tiffins, and high-quality ingredients
Tamago Ya's unique practices include hiring ex-convicts, advanced logistics, and customer feedback-driven menu planning

Driving changes: how to deal with pushbacks

Teamwork in Tech • 0 implied HN points • 25 May 23

🕹 Technology Engineering Innovation Management Documentation Systems

Pushbacks on initiatives can happen due to various reasons like disbelief in promised goals, dissatisfaction with implemented solutions, or disagreement on the importance of the problem.
To prevent pushback, ensure clear communication, involve stakeholders in defining and solving problems, and provide supporting evidence and documentation.
When facing pushback, focus on understanding the perspectives of those involved, address concerns proactively, and work collaboratively to find solutions that benefit everyone.

Redefining Deadlines: The Unpopular Tool in Product Management

Product Principles Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23

💼 Business Management Product Leadership Communication Innovation

Deadlines in product management can be an effective tool for communication and alignment.
Misaligned deadlines can indicate communication issues and lack of focus on problem-solving.
Soft deadlines focusing on problem-solving can promote innovation and clear communication in teams.

Congratulations! You're Now Leading Other Managers. Now What?

Leadership Tales • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 23

💼 Business Leadership Management Teamwork Professional development Communication

Embrace the role of a strategic leader and focus on long-term goals
Delegate tasks and empower team members to foster growth and build trust
Provide guidance, support, and foster collaboration among managers

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Your Employees Are Mercenaries, But They Should Be Cultists

Adventures in Leadership Land • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jun 23

💼 Business Leadership Management Consulting Workplace culture

Assess if employees are loyal or opportunistic by questioning their commitment to work, potential job offers, and sacrificing personal time.
Be cautious when using consultants or contractors as they may not have your best interests in mind, leading to ongoing dependence and potential conflicts of interest.
Create a loyal workforce by fostering loyalty to the organizational mission, building trust among employees, and cultivating a culture that values both the purpose and the people.

Day 1 Blueprint: Launching a Successful SaaS Startup from Idea to Execution

Yong’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23

💼 Business Startups Entrepreneurship Strategy Finance Management

Research and validate your SaaS idea through market research
Define your target audience to understand their needs and preferences
Create a comprehensive business plan with vision, goals, and strategies

Season 03 - Newsletter 01 --> 5 Things I did as Product Manager to tame a monster initiative

Product Hustle Stack Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23

💼 Business Management Leadership Product Management Project management Team Collaboration

Anchor conversations on a single currency like customer centricity for better decision-making
Embrace a 'pirate mentality' for fast, bold, and unified team progress in complex projects
Utilize frameworks like Radical Delegation, LNO Effectiveness, and Rituals for efficient project management

Great Performers Don't Become Great Managers

Mind Fooled • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23

💼 Business Management Leadership Expertise Problem Solving Communication

Great performers may not always make great managers due to different skills required.
Universal management skills are crucial for effective management, rather than just domain expertise.
Key management skills include problem-solving, providing perspective, asking questions, being demanding, and connecting people.

Self-Motivating Career Growth Plans

TeamCraft • 0 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23

💼 Business Career development Management Employee Motivation Goal setting

Understand each employee's individual ambitions and motivations for effective career development.
Create a personalized growth plan that aligns employee goals with organizational needs.
Encourage self-driven development by focusing on intrinsic motivations and setting SMART goals.

How to have a kickass kick-off meeting

Askwhy: UX Research, Product Management, Design & Careers • 0 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23

💼 Business Management Communication Planning Execution Stakeholders

Kick-off meetings set the tone for a project and involve aligning stakeholders on the problem and solution.
Key attendees in a kick-off meeting include sponsors, engineering teams, designers, and cross-functional teams.
Ideal preparation for a kick-off meeting involves ensuring key stakeholders are aligned beforehand and sharing necessary context.

Your Next Business Can be Spontaneous

Jay's Data Stream • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Management Technology AI

Starting a business doesn't have to be meticulously planned - it can be spontaneous.
Buying existing domains from auctions can help boost SEO and make ranking on Google easier.
ShortForm's business model is successful because they cater to customers with money, have endless content marketing opportunities, and utilize generative AI.

#5 The Fresh Outlook: Articles and insights for founders and teams

Meliora by Ana Stoica • 0 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23

💼 Business Management Productivity Leadership Innovation Entrepreneurship

Micromanagement can stifle creativity and erode trust among team members.
Attention management is crucial for productivity and well-being.
Empowering team members to take ownership can lead to remarkable results.

Season 03 - Newsletter 04 --> Navigating the Maze: 3 Insider Tips for Succeeding in a Matrix Org

Product Hustle Stack Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23

💼 Business Management Communication Organizational Behavior

Identify key personnel in a matrix organization: decision makers, blockers, and allies.
Understand the motivations of individuals in the organization for effective collaboration.
Prioritize clear and consistent communication with stakeholders to drive alignment and progress.

The Tri-Point Decision

Marcio Klepacz • 0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23

💼 Business Decision-making Entrepreneurship Management Risk Assessment

Decision-making framework based on three questions: goal, consequences, and recovery.
Consider the worst-case scenario when making decisions to weigh the risks.
Importance of making a decision rather than staying stagnant, as mistakes can lead to learning and growth.

Rookie mistakes that will spook investors

Exponentially • 0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23

💼 Business Startups Investing Entrepreneurship Funding Management

Don't outsource core tech in a tech startup.
Understand how your startup differs from competitors.
Know key numbers about your business inside out.

Cap table mistakes that could kill your fundraise

Exponentially • 0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23

💼 Business Startups Investing Management Entrepreneurship Legal

Cap tables are crucial for knowing who owns your company.
Avoid unequal founder equity splits to appeal to investors.
Limit the number of small investors to maintain control over equity.

Wrapping Up My 2023 Reading Journey Of 106 Books

Harmony • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

📚 Literature Philosophy Management Leadership Parenting Psychology

In 2023, the author read 106 books over nine months, reflecting on them and sharing their top picks and statistics.
The top 3 books that stood out were about family relationships, leadership and management, and challenging common work beliefs.
The author plans to read 10 or more books in 2024, reread favorites from 2023, and include at least one paperback book.

Qualitative Factors

Business Breakdowns • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

💼 Business Risk Assessment Management

Risk of permanent loss in investments should be limited by considering qualitative factors like management quality.
A strong moat is essential to protect a business from competitors, with factors like brand, switching costs, and pricing power playing a key role.
Pricing power can come from demand side (like brand) and customer acquisition side, which help in creating a robust value proposition that is hard to replicate.

Data & AI Strategy: Defining Your Stratagems

TeamCraft • 0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23

💼 Business Data Analytics Management Strategy Investment Leadership

As a manager, caring about strategy is important because resources are limited.
Setting a vision and understanding the big picture are crucial for a successful Data & AI strategy.
Communicate clearly to your team the pressures and expectations to align everyone towards the same goals.

Valid Critiques of Middle Management

TeamCraft • 0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23

💼 Business Management Leadership Communication Hierarchy Perception

Middle management can be viewed as underappreciated and superfluous in organizations.
The hierarchy of middle management can lead to complex communication and perception issues.
Middle managers often face challenges in balancing communication and recognition within the organization.

Care, but not too much.

findingbetter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23

💼 Business Management Leadership Productivity Teamwork Feedback

Your agency determines your success as a manager.
Caring is essential, but be mindful of burning out.
Balance care with the need for effective management.

10x Go Slow to Go Fast

10xManager • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24

💼 Business Management Strategic Planning Innovation

Emphasize quality over speed to build better products.
Strategic planning leads to purposeful execution and success.
Team alignment and communication enhance efficiency and synergy.

I am angry that you missed your deadline

Respectful Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23

💼 Business Leadership Communication Management Productivity Negotiation

Clearly communicate deadlines and expectations with others.
Ensure both parties understand the importance of the deadline.
Clarify the required level of quality and commitment to the deadline.

Managing SEO Content Writers is a Pain. Here's How I've Hacked It in 3 Simple Steps [+Get My Checklist]

B2B SEO & Growth with Annika Helendi • 0 implied HN points • 09 Aug 23

💼 Business Management Freelance Guidelines

Having clear guidelines is crucial when managing SEO content writers.
Personal quality checks and updating guidelines are essential for ensuring good content.
Don't be afraid to let go of writers who are not meeting expectations.

Ignorance Is Criminal - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23

💼 Business Ethics Technology Finance Management Security

Keep your tech team informed about business strategy and technical decisions.
Ensure multiple engineers review every code change and understand the business implications.
Obscurity and lack of knowledge can lead to dangerous modifications in software.

The Santa Claus Promotion Method - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23

💼 Business Management Leadership Product Development Employee Development Risk management

Promoting someone uncertain? Test them in a low-risk scenario first.
Encourage team experimentation for learning and improvement.
Use gradual exposure to prepare for potential changes or challenges.

Ready, Fire, Fire, Fire, Aim, Fire, Fire, Aim, Fire… - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23

💼 Business Management Innovation Entrepreneurship

Certainty and over-preparation can hinder your product and team.
Failing in public and correcting mistakes is important for progress.
Running experiments, making mistakes, and iterating quickly is key to success.

Chekhov’s Gun - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23

💼 Business Tech Management Analytics Productivity

In business, always focus on demonstrating the "business value" of your tech initiatives.
Encourage your team to measure and be accountable for the business results of their work, not just activity metrics.
Consider failures in achieving targets as successful experiments that provide valuable learnings.

Poisonous Rewards - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23

💼 Business Management Collaboration Rewards Incentives

Rewarding individual success can undermine collaboration and morale in a team.
Individual reward systems create competition and resentment, hindering collaboration in crucial projects.
Consider recognizing and rewarding collective team efforts to encourage overall success.

Napkin Strategy - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23

💼 Business Strategy Management Coaching Leadership

Summarizing ideas into brief forms helps understanding
Use simple language to communicate strategies effectively
Define what you won't do to create a clear picture of the future

Electrified Engineers - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23

💼 Business Strategy Leadership Management Teamwork Productivity

Setting goals quarterly can be a nightmare for many.
A short, surprising message can shift thinking and lead to immediate action.
You can define a message for your team even if you're not in charge of the strategy setting process.

Ask Experts Dumb Questions - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23

💼 Business Management Communication Innovation Strategy Productivity

Don't be afraid to ask experts dumb questions; it can lead to valuable insights.
Preparing basic questions and practicing effective interruptions can keep the conversation on track.
Asking 'dumb' questions can help overcome fear of looking ignorant and lead to important discoveries.

Stone Soup - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23

💼 Business Leadership Management Technology

Effective leadership in a technical team doesn't require deep technical knowledge.
Shift work to expert employees to manage better.
Encourage collaboration and visibility in project planning and execution.

Aim While Firing - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23

💼 Business Management Productivity Leadership

Setting quarterly objectives should focus on completion rather than perfection.
It's better to have imperfect objectives than to wait for a perfect message from the top.
Start moving forward with messy objectives and adjust as needed.

Agile Fantasy - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23

💼 Business Management Meetings Team Dynamics Process Improvement

More process and meetings won't solve business problems.
Don't cater to engineers craving certainty in an 'agile' environment.
Focus on business results over excessive processes.

Fire Your Programmers - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 26 Nov 23

💼 Business Technology Management

You don't always need engineers to build complex software systems.
Consider using off-the-shelf tools and simple methods in place of custom software.
Evaluate if engineering skills are truly required in all roles within your organization.

Abundance - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 26 Nov 23

💼 Business Innovation Leadership Management Culture

Be bold and experiment without fear of failure.
Encourage engineers to embrace failure with a 'failure budget.'
Shift mindset to think abundantly in order to foster innovation.

We don't need strategy most of the time

Strategy Notes • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

💼 Business Strategy Management

The term 'strategy' is overused
We might not need strategy most of the time
When we do need strategy, it's important to focus on it

Elephants at Work: The missing, the herds, and the infamous one in the room

Ways of Working • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23

💼 Business Workplace dynamics Problem Solving Organizational Culture Professional development Management

Ignoring the elephant in the room creates more work and issues
Ignoring one major problem can lead to creating a herd of corresponding problems
Be aware of missing elephants, as they can indicate stagnation or distraction