Companies hire and promote people in a predictable pattern: bring on a great new team member, then move them up to management once they’ve proven themselves in their role. Promoting people to management is an excellent way to reward valuable employees and drive engagement. Or is it? Some employees do very well in the technical […]
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The demands and pressures on managers in a post-pandemic workplace are higher than ever. Middle managers fuel organizational performance by connecting executive strategy to front-line performance. They often juggle multiple priorities with little support and recognition. If you don’t see value or impact from this level of leadership, it’s time to examine your company’s approach
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Background The Twine Loft and Artisan Inn is a collection of historic buildings scattered throughout the picturesque town of Trinity, NL. Tineke Gow started the business in 1991 as a two-bedroom bed and breakfast with one employee open only during the months of July and August. Over a 30-year time span the business grew to include
Ten years ago, I was a frustrated employee trying to figure out how to deal with a manager who, to put it mildly, was very hands-on! As I cc’d my manager on yet another email, I vowed that I would never micromanage my team should I ever become a manager. Three months later I was
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We’ve all heard it. Some of us, including me, have said it. “Feedback is a gift!” But is it? Effective feedback conversations are an essential tool for helping everyone in a company improve performance and develop into the best version of themselves. But I see these 4 words posted so often on LinkedIn (no shame
Recognizing the hard work of your employees is a crucial step in making sure that your employees remain engaged, motivated, and inspired. Unfortunately, a lot of companies and managers are either not giving their employees any recognition, or they are not giving the type of recognition that employees find meaningful. This means recognition is not
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If you have an employee on your team who is not performing at the level you know they can perform at, it is important that you diagnose the real issue behind their performance problem. If you do not diagnose the REAL issue behind the employee’s performance, it will not matter how much feedback you give
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Transitioning from employee to manager requires a different way of thinking. You must transition from being the “doer” to the “decision maker”. If, as a manager or business owner, you make all the decisions on your own without involving your team, you run the risk of disengaging your employees. On the other hand, if you
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Transitioning from employee to manager requires a different way of thinking. You must transition from being the “doer” to the “decision maker”. If, as a manager or business owner, you make all the decisions on your own without involving your team, you run the risk of disengaging your employees. On the other hand, if you
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It is the dream of every manager and business owner to have star players on their team – these team members are typically known as high-performing employees. High-performing employees deliver results and often exceed targets. You need high-performing employees on your team but you can’t manage these star employees like all other employees, or you
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