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How to close communication gaps in diverse teams

A team can share the same goals yet run into daily friction if members don’t share the same communication style. Differences in language, dialect or even nonverbal gestures can turn routine conversations into moments of confusion. For managers, the challenge isn’t limited to ensuring directions are

Making PTO work: Clear guidelines for productive teams

When employees have unlimited email access and erratic hours, PTO policies that seem flexible on paper often become a source of frustration. By recognizing the hidden pitfalls of overly open PTO approaches and creating clearer guidelines, managers can support employee well-being while keeping projec

Keeping hybrid teams on the same page

In a hybrid world—where some people are in the office, some are remote and everyone’s schedules are slightly different—it’s easy for important details to slip through the cracks. The good news is that keeping hybrid teams aligned isn’t impossible. It does, however, require a conscious blend of the r

Empower to the people: 7 ways to help employees grow

When managers create an environment that helps empower their employees, some employees will immediately feel empowered. But others don’t have the confidence to risk failure or take actions without consulting a supervisor every step of the way. Here is a seven-step model for encouraging and motivatin

When transparency may not be the answer

By now, virtually every manager has heard about the value of transparency. Undoubtedly, open and honest communication builds trust, promotes accountability and fosters a positive work environment. Could there be times, however, when being transparent isn’t the best thing to do? Here’s a look at seve

5 ways to solve simple problems before they spiral into big ones

While they might not seem that way in the moment, early signals of trouble can be a godsend. They create awareness at a point where you can act before matters escalate. Here are five ways managers can learn about and handle simple problems before they turn into something more.

Hiring a manager who reports to you? Start here

If you’re a manager supervising a team and you receive the good news that the organization is creating a management position to help lessen some of your workload, congratulations. This is a positive sign that your organization is growing and recognizes the need to hire more people to fuel this expan

Don’t wait for disaster: 4 ways to prepare now

When your current to-do list grows longer by the minute and everyone from new hires to established clients demands your attention, the last thing a leader feels like doing is thinking about crises that may arise down the line. But this enables leaders to construct plans under calm conditions.

7 strategies for managing a bad day without dragging others down

All people experience the occasional bad day, including managers. But when you’re the one in charge, your bad day can turn into everyone’s problem. When workers encounter a grumpy leader, it raises the odds of them becoming negative, too. To deal with an occasional bad-day bout, try these strategies

How to conduct difficult raise conversations with employees

Few conversations unsettle managers more than when an employee asks for a raise. The stakes are high: Deny the request outright and you risk losing a valued team member; approve too much and you might strain budgets or set unsustainable precedents. Navigating this moment takes preparation, empathy a