The Archive · 2013 — Now
Leadership archive.
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41 essays in the archive · 13 languages · 45 categories
How much time should managers spend in meetings?
Managers need meetings to coordinate work, but time in meetings is not the measure of output. A guide to deciding which meetings help and preparing them well.
Read the analysisTips for handling the career progression conversation (for First-time people managers)
Career progression conversations catch most first-time managers off-guard, but with 6-9 months of planning and clear goal-setting, you can turn them into powerful retention tools.
Take the Lead: How to Supportively Guide Non-Performers Toward Success
Addressing underperformance early with clear goals and fair treatment gives struggling team members the best chance to succeed—or find a better fit elsewhere.
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Learn how to interview (for first-time people manager)
No. 05LeadershipCapacity planning tips for team leader
No. 06LeadershipAnyone can learn anything
No. 07LeadershipSetting high expectations for your team members
No. 08LeadershipTeam leader: tips to delegate work based on personal strength
No. 09LeadershipHow to Shine as a Team Leader: Embracing Strong Personalities
No. 10LeadershipCare and Show it
No. 11LeadershipTeam leader: Let your team be themselves at work
No. 12LeadershipFirst-time people manager: how to make tough decisions based on moral values.
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