Derek PowerDefining the Manager RoleWhen I started my journey as a manager, many moons ago, my director at the time gave me some of the soundest advice for the role I’ve ever…6 min read·Jul 27, 2023--3--3
Derek PowerinBetter ProgrammingYou’re Not Productive When RemoteFor the past month, I’ve noticed a hilarious trend. An uptick in articles all calling for an end to remote work, be it full or hybrid…7 min read·Jul 19, 2023--12--12
Derek PowerThe hilarity is that these people who abuse WFH would just as likely been the old 'coasters' in the…WFH requires self discipline, just as working in an office does. I have made many friendships in an office setup but I can tell them 'No…1 min read·Jun 13, 2023----
Derek PowerI do enjoy when your nonsense articles appear because you seem to peddle the same topic that is…Many CEOs have not debunked remote work - they have sent a clear message to their employees. That they have invested money in offices and…2 min read·Feb 22, 2023----
Derek PowerThis ‘Return to the Office’ Rhetoric needs to end.Disclaimer: I know not all jobs can be done from home. This article is aimed at the ones that can be done remotely yet have ‘management…12 min read·Sep 10, 2022--5--5
Derek PowerDon’t Fear the BeeperOn-call is, sadly, part and parcel of some roles in IT. Historically it has been mainly the Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Operations…7 min read·Jan 17, 2022--3--3
Derek PowerNegative ManagementRecently I was catching up with a friend who had changed jobs a few months prior. They were telling me that they were enjoying the work…5 min read·Aug 29, 2021----
Derek PowerProbation is a two-way streetHere’s the dirty, dirty, secret that the corporate world doesn’t like people knowing: probation periods work both ways.7 min read·Jul 17, 2021----
Derek PowerThe WFH Revolution will not be Twitch StreamedDisclaimer: I have read a number of comments on this topic that all say the same thing so let’s get it out of the way now — No, not all…8 min read·Jun 24, 2021----
Derek PowerPublicly Apologize, Privately ChastiseEarly on in my working life I learned a valuable lesson that has stuck with me ever since: You should chastise people in private, but…5 min read·Oct 26, 2020----