How to NOT Be a Bad Design Manager
A Masterclass in What to Do (and not to do)
Over the years, I’ve danced the intricate tango of management — leading with grace at times and, admittedly, stumbling over my two left feet at other times. While the applause for successes is oh so sweet, it’s the sharp sting of my failures that sticks with me, teaching me lessons more valuable than any win ever could.
It’s said that wise people learn from their mistakes; even wiser ones learn from the mistakes of others. I have made a lot of mistakes. As your self-appointed guinea pig in the grand experiment of leadership, I present to you a masterclass of missteps, sprinkled with the wisdom of hindsight.
Learn from me — relish in my tales of what NOT to do. And then, for the sake of your team (and perhaps your career), heed the tips on what you absolutely SHOULD do. Buckle up; it’s a journey of epic facepalms and glorious redemptions.
I apologize in advance to anyone reading this that has been on the receiving end of bad management, especially mine. Names in my stories have been changed to protect the identities of others.
