Managing People at Work

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Coaching & Motivating

A collection of 109 issues

3 ways to manage mid-career millennials

Managers especially realize how much operations depend on millennial talent. Thus, it pays to think about ways to attract, retain and get the most out of them. Here, we look at a few critical considerations when managing mid-career millennials.

Take every opportunity to deliver positive feedback

For some employees, hearing words of praise is better than a cash bonus—and such praise is a key reason people want to stay in their jobs. Yet many managers can muster up such phrases only during annual reviews ... if at all. Here are 10 key ideas managers should consider when offering positive feed

Stop undermanaging—step up and manage using these 3 principles

Here are three approaches that set employees up to become more forthcoming and transparent about their job performance, conduct and commitment level to the organization. Try these to establish clear ground rules while making it safe for employees to demonstrate “vulnerability” in the healthiest sens

Why it’s crucial to coach an employee with poor communication skills

It’s imperative to make efforts to remedy poor communication wherever it exists in your organization, because if left unchecked, it can lead to confusion, stress and considerable losses.

Relatability and problem-solving: 2 skills needed by every coach

When coaching is effective, people feel better about their job because they identify with their role and even take pride in it. With those kinds of statistics and feedback, here are two strategies to utilize when working through a coaching session.

4 motivation techniques to keep your team interested

Motivation is a somewhat tricky concept. Different factors drive each individual. Here, we look at a range of employee motivation strategies that encourage employee engagement, hard work and job satisfaction.

Make showing appreciation part of your company culture

People like to be noticed and appreciated. Employees receive an immediate motivational boost when a manager or fellow team member offers positive feedback, a compliment or words of thanks. Build a company culture where leaders and staff members alike recognize the talents and efforts of others frequ

Coaching essentials: Ask good questions and initiate candid conversations

Managers walk the fine line of leading by example while tending to the well-being of their teams. Even though you are immersed in work, you must remain relatable. Coaching works in much the same way. It is the art of candidly laying out the facts of the matter—including naming the mistakes made by t

Sample this behavior to develop the art of leadership defense

Paul Falcone offers some sample conversations so managers can understand the leadership defense concept. Keep this in mind when engaging in conversations with your team members.

Are you fostering great people leaders? Try these 4 tactics

Current managers play a vital role in training their team members to assume leadership roles. As you build their skills arsenal, pay attention to their ability to interact successfully with others. Looking for ideas on how to cultivate great people leaders? Try the following.