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Tools: Roles and Responsibilities Matrix – Clarifying Team Roles
Roles and Responsibilities Matrix: Clearing the Air in Team Dynamics In the dance of team coordination, it’s not uncommon to trip over each other’s toes. You’ve seen it before – one team member grumbles that another isn’t pulling their weight or someone’s overstepping their bounds. It’
Maximizing Every Opportunity: The Hidden Layers of the Interview Process
It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the interview process is just a means to an end—a straightforward hunt for the next addition to your team. But, as a new manager, you'll soon realize that these interactions are ripe with insights that
Crafting a Winning Team: Staffing Strategies for Skills Gaps
Building a team is like assembling a puzzle – each piece must fit perfectly to create the desired picture. It's not just about getting the job done; it's about shaping a team that's resilient, adaptable, and ready for any challenge. Skills: The Right Mix When
Maximizing the Power of Employee Referrals in Hiring
Unleashing the Potential of Referrals Why lean into employee referrals? Simple: they're gold mines. Good referrals don't just add numbers to your hiring pipeline; they bring in candidates who already get the vibe of your company. Thanks to their buddy in your team, they know the
Interns: The Future Powerhouse of Your Team
Embracing Intern Potential It's high time we flip the script on interns. Yes, they're green and might take longer to find their footing, but that's precisely the point. Interns are raw talent, unshaped diamonds, and with the proper guidance, they can shine. Forget about
Process: Kanban
In the world of workflow management, Kanban isn't just a buzzword; it's a philosophy. Shops that have embraced Kanban, either by a deliberate strategy or a natural shift, really get the essence of process management. A well-oiled Kanban shop isn't just about moving sticky
Essentials of Organizational Structure: A Beginner's Guide for New Managers
There are a lot of things to consider when designing your organization. While a large firm may have folks in HR assigned to help you with organizational design, only some SMBs will have that support. There are several ways to think about the structure of your organization. How is Your
A Practical Guide to Fear-Free Root Cause Analysis
“Adversity does not build character, it reveals it.” - James Lane Allen. It is essential to have a free Root Cause Analysis (RCA). If you have a culture of fear, people either lie, obscure information or don’t offer information up if they’re unsure. You can’t have 100%
Striking the Right Balance: Effective Team Meeting Frequency for Managers
Meet with your team often enough to understand what’s happening and build a relationship, but not so much to be an overbearing micromanager. The number one thing that teams will complain about is the number and duration of meetings they’re in during the week. It doesn’t matter
Effective Strategies for Taking Over a New Project: A Comprehensive Guide for Managers
What do you do when you inherit a new project I have done this several times over my career, and I've developed a process that works pretty well. Immediately talk with all stakeholders Before you're on the project, you should identify the stakeholders and sort them
