Management

(…without becoming a manager) Russell Kirmayer joined Datavant as an engineer in October 2022 and has since become the manager of the Requester Experience Pod, working on building out a platform for retrieving medical records and connecting health data for patients. In his previous role, he worked on a variety…

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight but it’s the size of the fight in the dog that counts. It’s all that counts. This is an old proverb that has been around for centuries. It is used to express the idea that one’s size or power does…

While there maybe an eternal debate about what is the function of the government, even the most capitalist country on the planet (USA) believes that education must be free and provided by the government. Indian public education system has been in shambles for decades. Anyone who can afford even slight…

If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to stay productive and balance your workload, you’re not alone. Many people face these challenges, but there is a solution: The Four Hour Work Week. This book by Tim Ferriss offers a unique approach to productivity that can help you accomplish more in less…

I want to start by having it on the record that I am not a functional writer. I will have this disclaimer on all my posts ( this is written in a very casual/conversational tone). …

Still remember the first meeting when our new Manager took over the team. We were about 10 people in the group. His first day, everyone was in the meetingroom. First time we saw him in person. First meet and greet. Everything was fine. So far so good. But he didn’t…

Hold up. Empowering and letting go in the same sentence? Well, this article is about letting go of control, not people! Actually, I think (and hope) that the concept of letting go can help you to retain team members and encourage them to grow. Let me start off by saying…

The science of good decision-making is simpler than you think The Stigma Around Strategy When I say the word “strategy”… what comes to mind? For many, the word conjures up imagery of a tense boardroom full of important people and high-powered leadership debate and oration revolving around “one-way door” choices: Entering a new market…