Articles by Michael Lopp
Managing Humans: Biting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering ManagerMichael (also known as @rands) covers: • How to handle conflict • How to hire well • How to motivate employees • How to manage your boss • How to say no • How to handle stressed people freaking out • How to improve your social IQ • How to run a meeting well
- The Best Approach to the Worst Conversation: "You're Fired"
Michael explains how managers need to take responsibility for employee performance and tackle it head-on, including when performance improvement plans (PIPs) and/or firing is needed.