Warner Bros.: A History of Failed Mergers and Acquisitions
Check out my latest video, outlining the really bad management decisions made over the long history of Warner Bros., up to and including the pending acquisition by Paramount
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All about the toxic traits of really bad managers
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All about the toxic traits of really bad managers
Tag Bad Management
Why Are So Many Church Leaders Really Bad Managers?
Churchgoers place a lot of faith in their church leaders. They expect pastors to be good, spiritual people who lead with grace and understanding. Unfortunately, they’re often disappointed when they discover that their pastors are human beings just like the…
Is Digital Surveillance Good Management?
Digital surveillance has become increasingly common in the modern workplace. Using electronic surveillance tools such as keystroke logging, screen monitoring, and email tracking has both potential benefits and drawbacks. While it can aid in monitoring performance, ensuring compliance, and improving…
What Makes Elon Musk a Really Bad Manager
Business and politics seldom (and probably shouldn’t) mix, which makes Elon Musk’s foray into the federal bureaucracy of particular interest. By all accounts, Mr. Musk is employing the same really bad management techniques in Washington as he applied at Twitter…
Is Forcing Employees to Return to the Office Good or Bad Management?
With the COVID-19 pandemic thankfully in our collective rear view mirror, many companies are forcing their employees to return to in-office work at least part of the time. This is echoed by the Trump administration, which is forcing Federal workers…
Trickle-Down Bad Management
Have you ever heard of trickle-down bad management? It’s where a really bad upper manager demands that a middle manager replicate those same bad behaviors, creating another layer of really bad management in the process. What options do you have…
If You Have a Really Bad Manager, Daymond John Likes “Loud Quitting”
Sometimes a toxic work environment is so hopeless that your only recourse is to pack it in and leave. In that situation, Shark Tank star Daymond John is a fan of “loud quitting,” where you leave as big and with…
How to Manage a Really Bad Manager
What can you do if you have to manage a person who is a really bad manager? Discover the top five things to try in my latest video. (Hint: Number five is firing the bum!)
Big Companies Doing Stupid Things: Xfinity Internet
Bad management isn’t the sole providence of individuals. Oft times big companies instill bad decisions in their day-to-day business practices—practices that benefit the company but do a disservice to the consumer. Which brings us to today’s installment of Big Companies…
Five Surefire Ways to Drive Away Good Employees
One thing that really bad managers do really well is drive away good employees. Even the most patient, most loyal, most productive employees will not long suffer the toxic traits of really bad managers. If you’re a really bad manager…