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.
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Building Your Emotional Resilience Muscle
During times of crisis, managers must lean on their emotional resilience muscles. This article shares resources and advice on how to stay emotionally grounded so you can lead effectively.
Tips for Running an Effective Rapid Response Team
During times of upheaval and crisis, set up a rapid response team to help you make great decisions quickly.
Managing Uncertainty: What to Communicate to Your Team
In a crisis, a big part of every leader’s job is to provide a container for staff—that is, to make sense of what’s happening. Effective communication can promote the stability, continuity, and sense of purpose that helps people cope during tough times.
Managing Uncertainty: A Guide to Scenario Planning
Scenario planning doesn’t have to be complicated. This guide to scenario planning will help you get started. Includes a template.
How to Reprioritize Work
Use this step-by-step guide to reprioritize and respond effectively to change, especially in times of crisis or uncertainty. Learn to use our Impact-Doability Matrix, make decisions, communicate well, and avoid common pitfalls.
5 Tips for Better Check-ins During COVID-19
Your one-on-one check-ins are essential. Here are a few tips for checking in during the pandemic (and any other extended crisis).
The 60-Minute Backup Plan
When it comes to uncertainty, one step every staff member can take is to create a plan for who will take over key responsibilities if one or more of our team members is out. These tips can help you figure out the most important responsibilities that need to be covered, who could do them if the current owner is out, and what that person needs to do now to prepare. You can make huge progress in as little as 60 minutes.
How to Use Skip-Level Meetings Effectively
Skip-level meetings are one-on-one meetings that managers hold with the staff that their direct reports manage. They’re helpful for building relationships, gaining insight into your team and organization, and getting feedback about the managers that you manage.
Four Ways to Mitigate Bias in Performance Evaluations
Without rigor and care, performance evaluations can create confusion, lead to inequitable outcomes, and lower staff morale. Here are four tips for mitigating bias when evaluating performance.