Frequently Asked Questions for Newly Promoted Managers
How do I manage my former peers? How do I manage when things are uncertain? Here are some of the most common questions we hear from newly promoted managers.
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How to Manage Someone More Experienced Than You
If you practice effective management well, differences in tenure, age, or expertise won’t matter as much as you think. Here are some things to keep in mind.
How to Spend Your Time as a New Manager
Becoming a manager does require a shift in how you spend your time alongside more attention to delegation. As a manager you still execute plenty of tasks—just not the same ones you used to.
Using Sphere of Control to Build Resilience
Sphere of control is a concept that helps people focus their precious time and energy on the things they can control so that they can make a greater impact where it matters most.
Frequently Asked Questions About MOCHA
Here are some of the most common questions we hear about MOCHA roles and implementation.
How to Manage Time and Systems Effectively
While much of the burnout and overwork we see in our sectors is beyond any individual person’s control, we do have control over how we manage our time and systems so that we can achieve great results, avoid unnecessary chaos, and minimize fatigue. This article covers personal practices that can help you and your team get your most important work done sustainably.
“That’s how we’ve always done it!” (A guide to using PTR)
Learn about PTR, a tool that can help you focus on what really matters so that you can mitigate bias and get to better outcomes.
The Three Dimensions of Effective Management
In this article, we offer a new definition for effective management—one rooted in equity, sustainability, and results.
How to Manage Skip-Level Relationships
Interacting with your direct reports’ direct reports—with care, attention, and consistency—has significant benefits. Here are three specific tips for navigating skip-level relationships successfully.
Six Tips for Managing Managers
Management is both a technical and a relational skill. As the manager of a manager, you’re paying attention to the outcomes they lead their team to achieve and how they relate to their staff in the process. Here are six tips for managing managers.