People for Scientists There’s more than a small amount of truth in the stereotype that scientists aren’t very good with people. But does it have to be this way? Maybe some people find it all very easy, but if your anything like me you’ll find other people something of a mystery. Over the years I’ve… Read More »
Lifemanship, by Stephen Potter, is essentially the art of getting one over on other people. I really can’t workout if it’s a work of genius, or utterly rediculous. Lifemanship is a sequel to ‘Gamesmanship‘, which applied similar methods to winning at sports by underhand tactics. The book gives you a sense of the now rather… Read More »
Delegation in Academia Delegation can free up your time, reduce your stress levels and help grow and develop those around you. While not always encouraged in academia, with so many pulls on the modern scientist’s time, if you are careful, delegation in academia can be a great way to help get things done. So check… Read More »