The Problem with RACI Charts
The Problem with RACI Charts: Understanding Their Limitations When it comes to decision making training, RACI charts — an acronym for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed — are a popular tool. At first glance, RACI charts seem like a logical solution for...
First Meeting as a New Manager – 5 Things NOT to Do
First Meeting as a New Manager - Mistakes to Avoid The first meeting as a new manager can make or break your first impression with your team. We know from people manager assessment data that so much depends on first impressions with your new direct reports. Why?...
2 New Manager Tips on Giving Meaningful Feedback
Manager Tips on Giving Meaningful Feedback to Direct Reports New manager training experts say that one of the most fearsome duties new managers face is giving feedback on a direct report’s performance. We know from people manager assessment data that new leaders want...
Managers Should Not Settle for Average Performance
Managers Should Not Settle for Average Performance If You Want to Create High Performing Teams No managers should settle for average performance, especially new managers who are trying to set high expectations for their new team. Though new manager training teaches...
360-Degree Feedback for New Managers
360-Degree Feedback for New Managers - A Valuable Tool to Create Higher Performance According to leaders and frontline managers, new managers need all the help they can get. According to a recent McKinsey report, nearly 70% of senior executives are only “somewhat” or...
4 New Manager Errors to Avoid
Do You Know The Top 4 New Manager Errors to Avoid? New manager training is filled with tips on what to do during the first weeks and months as a new people manager. But here is a list of what NOT to do as a new leader - the top 4 new manager errors to avoid. Knowing...
3 Tips to Increase Trust as a New Leader
Smart Leaders Know that You Increase Trust as a New Leader If you are a new people manager, be aware that you are the “change” in the room and, like all organizational change, you are apt to encounter some levels of both fear and resistance. Do not underestimate the...
