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The Work of Work

Posted on October 19, 2022 by way0utwest

I saw a short post on meetings, which made me chuckle. The post said that meetings are work, and sometimes they get in the way of other work. I think that’s a sentiment that many people have, especially when they … Continue reading →

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The Communication Channels at Work

Posted on September 23, 2022 by way0utwest

Recently a friend started a new job that didn’t have Slack used as a communication vehicle. The new employer was considering Teams, but most of the communication among employees was done through email or a live meeting. At Redgate, we … Continue reading →

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Being Reasonable

Posted on July 29, 2022 by way0utwest

The last two years have changed the way many of us work in technology. The pandemic allowed many of us to work remotely, a challenge that many companies are struggling with. Or perhaps, management is struggling with and employees appreciate. … Continue reading →

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A Culture That Allows Mistakes

Posted on July 20, 2022 by way0utwest

Building a culture that promotes teamwork, efficiency, retention, and other positive attributes can be challenging. While many organizations want accountability and responsibility, it is easy for managers to tip over into a blame-and-chastise pattern. When someone makes a mistake and … Continue reading →

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