Manager Tools

Tired of management theory? Want to learn specific skills to help improve your management performan

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Part 2 of our chapter one guidance on reporting for the proactive manager.

Part 1 of our chapter one guidance on reporting for the proactive manager.

Part 2 of our guidance on how to choose a managerial successor.

Part 1 of our guidance on how to choose a managerial successor.

You're going to get chewed out by your boss in public. It happens. Don't do anything publicly.

Part 2 of our guidance on what to do when your directs tell you they are too busy.

Part 1 of our guidance on what to do when your directs tell you they are too busy.

Our guidance on how to handle a sudden demotion.

Part 2 of our guidance on educating your directs on performance reviews early.

Part 1 of our guidance on educating your directs on performance reviews early.

Part 2 of our guidance on the salary discussions 2x2 matrix tool.

Just because a direct’s performance is exceptional doesn’t mean that they deserve a raise, believe i

You're going to get asked yes or no questions, and there are only three effective answers. Anything

Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to think more creatively about annual planning goals.

Our Hall Of Fame guidance on how to start setting annual goals, and why we do not like "SMART" goals

Part 2 of our guidance on rebranding feedback.

A WSJ article says the word “feedback” is too stressful for some, and recommends calling it somethin

Part 3 of our guidance on working with an administrative assistant, updated for remote, hybrid, and

Part 2 of our guidance on working with an administrative assistant, updated for remote, hybrid, and

Part 1 of our guidance on working with an administrative assistant, updated for remote, hybrid, and