Better Manage Underperforming Employees
How to Better Manage Underperforming Employees What is the best course of action as a leader when you notice signs of underperformance? We know from people manager assessment center data that the ability to manage underperforming employees can be one of the most...
The Problem with Leadership by Chaos
Leadership by ChaosLeadership by chaos poses a serious problem in the workplace. The chaos theory, originated by Edward Lorenz, states that within the apparent randomness of chaotic complex systems there are underlying patterns. Tom Peters in the book “In Search of...
Top Delegation Risks and How to Mitigate Them
Delegation RisksWhile delegation risks do exist, face it; you simply can’t do it alone. We know from new manager training participants that it can be especially challenging to assign tasks to others when you are used to doing them yourselves; it’s also hard to trust...
Best Practices for Meeting with Your Boss
Meeting with Your BossWhenever you are meeting with your boss, your one-on-one sessions should be productive for both you and your manager. We know from people manager assessment data that leaders spend over 20 hours per week on average in often wasteful meetings. ...
How to Help Transition from Individual Contributor to Manager
How to Help Transition from Individual Contributor to Manager We know from people manager assessment data that becoming a first time people manager can be exhilarating and fear-provoking. The transition from individual contributor to manager requires a shift in both...
3 Tips to Communicate Better with Your Team
Tips to Communicate Better with Your Team As a new manager you should pay attention to tips to communicate better with your team. The days are long gone when managers were able to simply dictate tasks, walk away, and expect that the job would be done. Organizations...
7 Smart Questions for Managers to Lead Better
The Value of Good QuestionsGood managers ask a lot of good questions - smart questions for managers to lead better. Good questions show a bit of leadership humility and encourage your team to think for themselves while solving problems and making decisions. Raising...
