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...
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...
How Managers Better Communicate Feedback
Top Managers Better Communicate Feedback to their Direct Reports We know from our people manager assessment center that most new leaders do not like to give or receive negative feedback. But high performing managers better communicate feedback to their direct...
The Greatest Risk for New Managers
The Greatest Risk for New Managers? We know from thousands of management development program training participants that new managers are typically risk-averse. While you need to do a thorough current state analysis of your team, the greatest risk for new managers is...
How to Avoid 5 Common New Manager Slip-Ups
Do you managers know how to avoid the most common new manager slip-ups? Most experienced leaders know that there are frequent opportunities to mess up as a new manager. And though you may have rightly earned your promotion through superior technical expertise and hard...
