Since managers may not understand the work geeks do very well, it's hard for them to recognize and reward a job well done, which hurts motivation. The solution is to work together to define a set of goals that both parties agree on. When these goals are met the geeks are doing a great job. Because managers and geeks are different types of people, managers may end up leaving the geeks alone. This makes leading them difficult, and geeks need good leadership - the same as all other personnel groups. Without fail, have regular one-to-one meetings with your geeks. Geeks are smart, and will spot the weaknesses in your benefits packages and corporate bonus policies in a heartbeat - that's part of the skill set of a successful geek producing high quality code! So find out what your geeks really value - you may find voucher schemes that your general staff value are as good as worthless to your geek community. Giving them mid-range technology or cheap gadgets that would impress other staff may even be seen as an insult worse than no gadgets at all!

Summary: Give recognition. Don't make the mistake of ignoring the geeks. Pay transparently.

When they've reached the fall-apart stage, take them out to get them ready for the next step. It's time for the final stage of cooking, which will ensure the ribs have a crispy exterior. If you treated your ribs with a rub, you can skip the barbecue sauce, but either way it adds a flavor burst to the ribs. Paint the top of the ribs with a liberal amount of barbecue sauce. You can whip up your own barbecue sauce by simmering the following ingredients together for 30 minutes beforehand: 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Let them cook for an additional 10 minutes under the broiler, until the tops of the ribs turn brown and crispy. Place them on a plate to cool for a few moments. Barbecue beef ribs are excellent with potato salad, macaroni salad and extra barbecue sauce.

Summary: Remove the ribs from the oven or grill. Open the foil and add barbecue sauce. Place the ribs under the broiler. Remove the ribs from heat. Serve the ribs.

Cut or tear 10 strips of foil that are about 4in 3in (10.2cm 7.6cm). The pieces should be big enough to cover your entire nail, plus a little extra, since you'll have cotton on your nail as well. Since you'll be wrapping all your nails at once, it's easiest to prepare your foil ahead of time. You may also want to set out your cotton balls at this time. If you don't want to use a whole cotton ball on each nail, cut 5 cotton balls in half, instead. In order to fully dissolve the stain, allow the acetone plenty of time to work. However, don't leave the acetone on longer than 10 minutesit's a harsh chemical, and it could lead to skin irritation if you leave it on too long. While you wait, try watching TV, listening to the radio, or another fun hands-free activity so you don't get too bored! After the 10 minutes, take all of the wraps off of your fingers. Wash your hands with soap and warm water, but don't scrub too hard, as your skin may be sensitive from the acetone. It may take a while for the smell of the acetone to fully fade.

Summary: Cut 10 pieces of foil that are big enough to wrap around your fingertips. Let the acetone soak into your nails for about 10 minutes. Remove the foil and cotton, then wash your hands thoroughly.

into a large square. Take the decorative binding fabric that you want to use to finish your quilt and cut it into strips that are twice as wide as you'd like and as long as the quilt. Sew the pieces together to create sharp corners that lie flat. Then fold the binding in half and iron it until it's smooth.For a 48 by 48 inches (120cm 120cm) quilt, consider cutting the binding into 214 inches (5.7cm) strips. Pin the binding in place and hold the open edge of the binding along the edge of the quilt. Sew along the edges and leave a 14 inch (6.4mm) seam allowance as you go. Then fold the binding over and sew the binding shut along the edges. Then remove any pins and enjoy your quilt. Trim the end and fold it under the binding just before you finish sewing the last edge.
Summary: Cut and sew the binding fabric Sew the binding to the edges of the quilt.