SMARTIE Goals: How to Drive Equity, Inclusion, Results
When you’re moving from equity-neutral goals to goals with equity and inclusion considerations baked in, practice these tips to stay on track.
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Decisions at the Gateway of Reopening
As we enter a new phase of the pandemic, with vaccines more readily available and more states “reopening,” we are standing squarely at the gateway between one world and the next. As managers, it’s our job to lead our teams forward from crisis to reinvention, while balancing or even harnessing tensions. And it all starts with questions.
Why You Need a Chief Talent Officer
Make it someone’s job to focus on the full talent lifecycle from pool-building to hiring to development and retention. This article will help you understand the role of a Chief Talent Officer (CTO), decide the scope of responsibility, and get ready to find your person.
Tips for Evaluations During Tough Times
Things were not okay in 2020 and the jury’s still out on 2021. Many of you are weighing myriad complexities and will need to use your best judgment as you consider performance on a case-by-case basis. While we can’t offer a comprehensive guide, here are some tips for your 2020 evaluations.
Managing Uncertainty with Purpose, Agency, Connection
As managers, we can’t end the pandemic or undo racial and intergenerational trauma, but we can influence how our staff experience this moment. This article offers three ways to build a greater sense of purpose, agency, and connection during times of crisis or uncertainty.
5 Things Managers Can Do to Get Election-Ready
Check out these tips for managers and leaders to get their teams through election season (even if your work isn’t directly related to electoral work, politics, or organizing).
Setting Goals in Chaos and Uncertainty
When there is a lot going on in the world, your organization, or your personal life (or all three!), goal-setting can feel like an insurmountable task. The good news is that goal-setting doesn’t have to add to the chaos; it can help you move through it.
So you’ve declared that Black Lives Matter. Now what?
Making a statement is not enough. Our public displays of anti-racism are only as authentic as our private actions, mindset shifts, and interventions. In this article, we share five things for leaders to consider doing to live by their Black Lives Matter solidarity statements.
How to Manage When Things Are Not Okay
While we—The Management Center—can’t undo the harms of nearly half a millennium of the degradation and dehumanization of Black people in the United States, we can help envision a path forward for managers and leaders. In this article, we share our best thinking on supporting your staff at a time when things are not okay (and haven’t been for a long time).
5 Tips for Switching to Remote Management
Managing remotely for the first time can be daunting! These five tips can help you make the shift.