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...
Know When to Say No as a New Manager
It Is Not Always Easy to Know When to Say No as a New ManagerMost individual contributors are promoted to management because of their high performance standards, their desire to say “Yes” to projects, and their ability to get “everything” done. That does not make it...
New Manager Communication Skills – Never Underestimate Your Influence
New Manager Communication Skills to Influence Our message about new manager communication skills to those transitioning to management: Never underestimate your power to guide and motivate your team to succeed. And on the flip side, be fully aware that bad managers can...
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...
