What is the key to a successful performance management process? While that’s not the most exciting question someone may ask. It’s a important and expensive one. According to Gallup, “the cost of poor management and lost productivity from employees in the U.S. who are not engaged or actively disengaged [is] between $960 billion and $1.2 […]
Last week, Gallup released its State of the American Workplace study (read it here). This is yet another of their comprehensive looks at what really motivates and engages employees. As we’ve done in the past for Gallup’s State of the American Manager, Deloitte’s Study of Millennials, and others, we’ve pulled out some of the essential […]
Marcus Buckingham has been working to help managers for decades. His research with Gallup is some of the most comprehensive in the world. The culmination of much of that research is in the book, “First, Break All the Rules.” It looks at dozens of Gallup’s best surveys and studies from over 1 million employees and […]
Every year, the Gallup Employee Engagement survey reveals insightful findings at a scale few can achieve. It helps inform leaders, managers, and HR departments what’s going on at a meta level across America when it comes to employee trends in engagement, motivation, and interests. This year’s report focused in particular on managers and is a […]
(Already got the role? Looking for tips for getting started as a first-time manager? Jump to Part 2 of this guide.) Ever thought about becoming a manager? Want to know what it takes and how to move up from your individual contributor role? Becoming a manager opens a whole new world of opportunity. With the […]
Are you working on your leadership skills? What is your biggest barrier to improving as a manager? Do you lack the confidence to talk to your team? Are you struggling to find time for your growth and development? Or maybe you’re just unsure of where to start and what to improve? For most leaders, it’s […]
What have you done to become a more confident remote manager lately? If you couldn’t find time to develop your skills, don’t worry – you can start learning and improving today. And with working conditions changing so much during lockdown, remote management courses may just be the perfect place to start. That’s why we’ve put […]
Ever had a manager you knew you’d never forget? The kind that was– or is– so awesome, you count yourself lucky just to work with them? The type of manager that helps make coming to work a meaningful, satisfying, and productive experience? We’ve talked a lot about the styles of managing and the qualities of […]
What makes a great coach? Is it possible to lead well without employee coaching? What does having a good coach mean to your team? Gartner research shows that employees who report to good coaches are up to 40% more focused. It really is that simple: coaching is a must for great leaders. To be an […]
“Wait…You’re leaving, too?” I still remember how surprised my coworker and I were to discover that we were both leaving the company within days of each other. And without ever having talked about it. Years later, I’ve met many friends who have been on both sides of employee turnover waves. I’ve learned they’re always challenging […]
