Writing employee performance reviews is a manager’s responsibility, and the work starts long before review day. Imagine sitting down for your performance review and hearing, for the first time, that your manager has been unhappy with your work for months. You’d have every right to ask, “Why didn’t you tell me when I could have…
We’ve all been there—new managers, seasoned managers and aspiring managers. A team member walks in and says, “I’ve got a problem I need some help with.” After a short explanation, the manager has an immediate response: “I’ll check it out.” Management guru Ken Blanchard explains this beautifully in his book The One Minute Manager Meets…
New Manager Fatigue – It’s a real thing Congratulations! You got the promotion. Now everyone expects you to have the answers. At least, that’s what you think. For the past several months, we’ve talked about everything that comes with becoming a new manager—from transitioning into the role and managing your former peers to setting expectations…
