ComputerWorld just posted an anecdotal article about “How to Survive a Bad Boss”. While ComputerWorld like to focus on the plight of the CIO, there are juicy tidbits that can be implemented by tech leads and team leads at all levels. For example, one manager used an abbreviated daily status report to shield against the ever-distrustful tyrant. On the accompanying Bad Boss Blog, the “Kisses-Up, Kicks-Down” manager is well described, but the suggestions seem rather generic.