Synopsis
Tired of management theory? Want to learn specific skills to help improve your management performance? Then Manager Tools is the podcast for you! Manager Tools is a weekly business podcast focused on helping professionals become more effective managers and leaders. Each week, we discuss specific actions for professionals to take to achieve their desired management and career objectives. Manager Tools won Best Business Podcast Award in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2012 as well as the People's Choice Award in 2008. Find more at http://www.manager-tools.com/
Episodes
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![Licensee Call HR Question]()
Licensee Call HR Question
30/06/2014In this podcast, we answer the question, "How can HR improve Manager Tools' impression of them?"
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![Disaster Recovery Part 1 - Check On Your People]()
Disaster Recovery Part 1 - Check On Your People
23/06/2014The first thing an effective manager does when a disaster strikes is to check on the safety of your people. People trump all organizational and operational needs.
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![When Angry, Disengage]()
When Angry, Disengage
16/06/2014Our recommendations on what to do when you are feeling angry with your direct.
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![No Meetings Monday Morning]()
No Meetings Monday Morning
08/06/2014Don't schedule meetings on Monday mornings. Meetings slow people down.
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![Boss One-on-One Pushback]()
Boss One-on-One Pushback
02/06/2014How to respond if your boss tells you he/she doesn’t agree with you doing One on Ones.
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![The Corky Story - Part 3]()
The Corky Story - Part 3
26/05/2014Part 3 of Dani's best management story about how she used the Manager Tools Trinity to terminate a poor performer in an organization where "you can't fire anyone."
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![The Corky Story - Part 2]()
The Corky Story - Part 2
19/05/2014Part 2 of Dani's best management story about how she used the Manager Tools Trinity to terminate a poor performer in an organization where "you can't fire anyone.
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![The Corky Story - Part 1]()
The Corky Story - Part 1
12/05/2014Dani's best management story about how she used the Manager Tools Trinity to terminate a poor performer in an organization where "you can't fire anyone."
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![Politics 101 – Chapter 5 – Favors Matter (Part 2)]()
Politics 101 – Chapter 5 – Favors Matter (Part 2)
05/05/2014Doing "favors" for colleagues is an important part of the political/relationship culture in all organizations. It pays to give and to receive them.
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![Politics 101 – Chapter 5 – Favors Matter (Part 1)]()
Politics 101 – Chapter 5 – Favors Matter (Part 1)
28/04/2014Doing "favors" for colleagues is an important part of the political/relationship culture in all organizations. It pays to give and to receive them.
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![THE Development Question]()
THE Development Question
21/04/2014Learn to ask your directs, "What do YOU think?" when they come to you with problems. THAT is the simple way to develop their skills – have them learn new ones.
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![Span of Control Guidelines]()
Span of Control Guidelines
14/04/2014How many people the average manager can supervise, and what rules to apply when creating team sizes.
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![Dont Waste Your Vote - Part 2]()
Don't Waste Your Vote - Part 2
07/04/2014Don't vote against a plan or decision if you're the only one doing so, unless it's for ethics or principles (and it usually isn't).
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![Dont Waste Your Vote - Part 1]()
Don't Waste Your Vote - Part 1
31/03/2014Don't vote against a plan or decision if you're the only one doing so, unless it's for ethics or principles (and it usually isn't).
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![Insist on Behavior When Assisting]()
Insist on Behavior When Assisting
24/03/2014The best way to help colleagues and fellow managers with their employees is to insist on behaviors. But most managers don't think this way.
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![Documentation Basics - Part 2]()
Documentation Basics - Part 2
17/03/2014How To Document Performance - Part 2.
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![Documentation Basics - Part 1]()
Documentation Basics - Part 1
09/03/2014How To Document Performance.
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![Writing a Job Description - Part 2]()
Writing a Job Description - Part 2
03/03/2014The conclusion of our series on how to write a simple job description.
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![Writing a Job Description - Part 1]()
Writing a Job Description - Part 1
24/02/2014How to write a simple job description.
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![Assume Positive Intent]()
Assume Positive Intent
17/02/2014Assume positive intent when analyzing the actions of others, especially directs.
