Make Intentional Decisions as a Team – Top 5 Steps
The Top 5 Research-Backed Steps to Make Intentional Decisions as a Team We know from organizational culture assessment data that the ability to make intentional decisions as a team is critical for achieving strategic priorities, building commitment, fostering...
What Can Go Wrong with Unprepared New Managers
Unprepared New Managers Cause ProblemsWe know from our people manager assessment center data that too many companies have unprepared new managers because leaders promote people managers without enough support. They hand out promotions based on an employee’s...
How to Manage with Intention – Not by Accident
Manage with Intention To Win the Hearts and Minds of Your Team We know from our people manager assessment center data that most new managers are promoted because they proved themselves as a high performing individual contributor. However, the skills, knowldege, and...
Being a New Manager Is Not Simple or Easy
Being a New Manager is Fraught with Challenges We know from our people manager assessment center data that the above graphic depicts the way most new managers hope it will be. They picture themsleves out in front leading motivated direct reports who follow in an...
7 Tips on How Managers Increase Engagement through Communication
Can Managers Increase Engagement through Communication?The short answer is yes! It is important that managers increase engagement through communication. Why? Because employee communication can make or break your business success. According to SIS International...
The Best New Managers Build Trust Right Away
The Best New Managers Build Trust Quickly You may be nervous about meeting your team for the first time, but remember your team is also anxious about meeting their new boss. It is your job to know that teh best new managers build trust quickly. No matter what the...
How to Be a Good New Manager and Not a Bad Boss
How to Be a Good New Manager Bad bosses come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they are overly aggressive like the cartoon above and sometimes they are overly timid and unavailable. If you are just assuming the new role of manager, take a look at the traits of bad...
