Category: Management
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The Dos and Don’ts of Team Building Activities
Team building has a bad reputation, and for good reason! Too often, it’s reduced to awkward icebreakers, forced “fun”, or irrelevant activities that leave team members wondering why they had to block off half a day for this. But here’s the truth: when done right, team building can be one of the most powerful tools Read more
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Team Performance: A Manager’s Guide for Turning Goals into Achievements
Does your team struggle to hit performance objectives? As a manager or team leader, your ability to set and monitor goals effectively can make all the difference in turning potential into real results. Whether you manage a highly collaborative team, or lead multiple individuals that work independently, high performance requires well-defined goals, clear communication, and Read more
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8 Signs You Might Be a Micromanager (and What to do About It)
Micromanagement: a term that irks employees everywhere, like the sound of nails on a chalkboard. What if I told you that most micromanagers aren’t setting out to make the workday a nightmare? As someone that has experienced both the frustration of working for micromanagers, and admittedly, exhibited some of these tendencies myself, I recognize its Read more