Collaboration is an overused word but underutilized management practice. If you want to have great collaboration on your teams, you need agility, psychological safety and intentionality. In this module, learn how to lead effective collaborations by fine tuning your management practices, creating an environment that is safe for risk taking, and being intentional about how and when work gets done together.… Read More
We’ll look at why performance management is so important and the role it plays in an organization’s “bigger picture” and driving things like development, growth, motivation, productivity, and overall success. We’ll clarify the roles of managers and employees in the process, and discuss and practice goal-setting. We’ll also cover three key steps and dos and don’ts for managing the career growth of others.… Read More
All teams progress through the stages of forming, storming, norming, performing and mourning. We review the signs that a team exhibits at each stage and the actions that we as managers must take to move our teams to the next level.… Read More
Talent is our most critical asset – so the ability to interview well is a critical skill, particularly during times of big transition. In this module, we’ll cover how to optimize interviews for the best candidate experience. We’ll also do a deep dive on developing competencies and asking behavioral interview questions. We also discuss the importance of probing and practice using the STAR model to help identify the best talent quickly.… Read More
In this module, we draw on the DiSC model to learn about the four different styles: dominance, influence, steadiness and conscientiousness. We examine how the approach to successfully managing each style is different and look at the priorities, motivations, fears, and limitations of each style.… Read More
Hybrid teams are here to stay, but are your managers equipped to juggle the complexities this brings? In this module, we’ll introduce 5 best practices to successfully manage hybrid teams and share tangible practices that your managers can use to co-create a team culture, establish trust & communication, and create a sense of belonging and accountability that transcends location.… Read More
When we’re collectively navigating yet another “new normal”, having grace and compassion for ourselves and others may be the most critical skill of all. … Read More
Remote workers may experience lower levels of motivation overall. We’ll look at the role of extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation and share a simple framework to assess and build motivation in oneself and others.… Read More
Without the built-in touchpoint of being in the same physical place at the same time, managers will need to take deliberate action to fight our tendency to give preference to those in our immediate vicinity. In this module, we’ll review examples of proximity bias to help us identify it, and learn key strategies and behaviors to prevent it from happening.… Read More
Without psychological safety, individuals and teams will struggle to have the impact they want. Unfortunately, the hybrid context makes this more difficult to create and maintain. We’ll define what psychological safety is and how to tell if it’s present/absent. We’ll share three simple tools and habits managers can use to build and maintain this precious resource.… Read More
