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A Paradigm Shift: Reverse Mentorship as a Catalyst for Innovation
As we find ourselves midway through the year, it’s the perfect time to give your team a boost and take a fresh look at things. But hold on, I’m not going to bore you with the same old training methods … Read More
Emotional Competence: The second key pillar for Manager Effectiveness
Emotional Competence: The second key pillar for Manager Effectiveness Emotional competence in the context of managers is the ability to be self-aware of their own emotions and have a social awareness of the emotions of their employees. They should also … Read More
One-on-One Meetings: The Most Essential Tool In Any Manager’s Arsenal
One-on-One Meetings: The Most Essential Tool In Any Manager’s Arsenal One of the most critical aspects of effective people management is regular and frequent one-on-one meetings. These meetings are essential for thee reasons: One of the managers’ most common mistakes … Read More
Preparing to manage a new team?
Preparing to manage a new team? You might be an experienced manager or a new manager, you will find yourself in situations where you are managing new teams. A fresh start is always exciting. At the same time, managing a … Read More
Tags: Management, New team, Team
Does your team feel they are overworked?
Does your team feel they are overworked? Pandemic has changed the way we work. Most importantly, the lines between personal and professional hours have blurred. Although there are many benefits of remote working, one unintended consequence has been burnout. Teams … Read More
Tags: overworked, Team, Team Culture
Do you find yourself constantly following up with your teams?
Do you find yourself constantly following up with your teams? Following up with the team is hard. I get it. It is even harder to do it constantly and get a little response from the team. Teamwork is essential for … Read More
Tags: Patience, Smart Goals, Teams
Guidance Ability is one of the key pillars of Manager Effectiveness
Guidance Ability is one of the key pillars of Manager Effectiveness Guidance is something that all humans need. We need guidance when we are lost. We need it when we are trying to figure out what our life goals are. … Read More
Do you often find yourself doing your team’s work?
Do you often find yourself doing your team’s work? Last week, I spoke with a manager, and she said, “Ashish, I often find myself doing my team’s job.” This is how the rest of the conversation went. Ashish: “How does that happen? … Read More
Tags: Autonomy, Delegation, Team Culture
How to become an indispensable manager for your company?
How to become an indispensable manager for your company? The feeling of being indispensable to your organization is an exceptional one. It has the power to satisfy every aspect of professional, social, and emotional needs you have as a working … Read More
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