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How strong are your micromanagement tendencies?
How strong are your micromanagement tendencies? Management styles vary a lot, and for obvious reasons. Managers and their teams are very different, and what may be useless for one might be the best trick ever for the next. One management … Read More
How good are your delegation skills?
How good are your delegation skills? The quest is to be a great manager, isn’t it? Leading your team and effectively managing everything is your job as a manager. A good manager carries out these tasks efficiently. But, a great … Read More
Are certain behaviors secret to building Accountability in the team?
Are certain behaviors secret to building Accountability in the team? The environment in which your team functions is an essential element in success. When leading a team, consistent support from your team members becomes vital. Primarily, they affect your performance … Read More
Good Manager vs. Great Manager. What does it take to cross the chasm?
Good Manager vs. Great Manager. What does it take to cross the chasm? A manager’s role is to help their team achieve their objectives and ensure everyone is working towards the same goal. A good manager typically: Sets clear goals … Read More
Find your Ikigai before motivating your team
Find your Ikigai before motivating your team In case of emergency, put on your own mask before helping others! In our daily lives, we often encounter lethargy and demotivation. However, these issues can manifest huge repercussions when they affect an … Read More
An employee’s perspective on what is it like to work for a great manager
An employee’s perspective on what is it like to work for a great manager In the last edition of The Top newsletter, we brought light to the difference between a good and a great manager. As you can see, it is largely … Read More
Hard Truths About People Management That No One Told You
Hard Truths About People Management That No One Told You Most people become managers because they perform exceptionally well as Individual contributors, and hence they get promoted. One of the first things organizations do to give them more responsibility is … Read More
How To Deal With A Struggling Team Member?
How To Deal With A Struggling Team Member? When a team member is struggling, it can be challenging to know what to do. I am sure you would have found yourself in this situation in your career already. If not, … Read More
Is making decisions an art or a process? 3 simple steps to master it
Is making decisions an art or a process? 3 simple steps to master it Team managers and leaders make several decisions every day. Big or small. It may include everything from designing the goals for the next quarter to choosing … Read More
Your guide to manager effectiveness
Your guide to manager effectiveness According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, effectiveness is defined as “the quality or state of being effective.” In a similar vein, manager effectiveness can be described as the ability of a manager to achieve organizational goals … Read More