Lolly Daskal

JULY 9, 2024

Teaching leadership to new managers is crucial for the sustainability and growth of any organization. Proper training can equip new managers with the skills they need to lead teams successfully. Proper training can equip new managers with the skills they need to lead teams successfully.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 14, 2024

Learning how to delegate well is a skill every first-time manager needs to learn from the very start. Many people are promoted into management for doing their previous job well. To do that, you first have to change your mindset from “doing” to “managing,” even though it might feel uncomfortable.

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Manager 136

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 29, 2024

Time management is self-management. Your time belongs to you. You might sell it, use it for yourself, or even squander it. Often, you give it to time vampires without realizing it. This post explains 7 simple ways to slay time vampires today. Read this post to get a grip on time.

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Thought Leaders LLC

JUNE 19, 2024

Kim Wasson describes five factors to consider when diving into risk management. Today’s guest post is b y Kim Wasson, a principal at thought LEADERS where she teaches our course on Risk Management. You know that managing risk is important. Every business venture carries risk.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The New Manager Training program results were: 97.6% Net Promoter Score This services organization wanted to design and deliver Customized New Manager Training because they are undergoing massive growth and change. Their leaders and managers are being asked to do more through their teams in new and challenging areas.

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Ed Batista

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Management as a concept seems to have fallen into disrepute. In a recent essay Paul Graham described "manager mode" as the unpalatable alternative to "founder mode." The way managers are taught to run companies seems to be like modular design in the sense that you treat subtrees of the org chart as black boxes.

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Lolly Daskal

AUGUST 8, 2024

Whether it’s a personality clash, conflicting work styles, or unproductive behavior, managing a difficult colleague can be a significant source of stress and frustration. However, with the right approach and strategies, you can successfully manage these relationships and maintain a positive, productive work environment.

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Lolly Daskal

JUNE 24, 2024

Management is as much about what you shouldn’t do as what you should. A Gallup poll revealed that one in two employees had left a job to get away from a manager and improve their overall life at some point in their career. Don’t Be Unapproachable: An inaccessible manager creates distance.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 10, 2024

In their work with more than 10,000 startup leaders across 70 countries, the authors identify three common management myths among startup leaders looking to grow their companies: the myth of scaling without hierarchy, the myth of structural harmony, and the myth of sustained heroics.

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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the world of business, leadership and management are often depicted as two distinct circles. For CEOs and executives, understanding when to embrace leadership and when to lean into management is crucial for success. A remarkable leader doesn’t always make an exceptional manager, and vice versa.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We are all project managers to some extent. From film directors and restaurant owners to lawyers and accountants, many professions involve managing projects. For everyone, not just project managers, mastering timeboxing can be a gateway to bridging the gap between intention and execution.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2024

Successful transformations harness the collective wisdom of middle managers and teams. To increase your company’s chances, you need to: 1) Enlist your very best middle managers. Transforming a business demands a blend of creativity and ingenuity. By setting this challenge you can also test and nurture the next generation of leaders.

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Manager Strategic Planning Digital Transformation Change Management 130

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To achieve efficiencies and reduce costs, more and more companies are managing their employees by algorithm. In this article, the authors present some of the first research findings concerning the effects of algorithmic management on workplace dynamics.

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Manager Digital Transformation 131

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Researchers recently reviewed 69 articles focused on the management implications of the Covid-19 pandemic that were published between March 2020 and July 2023 in top journals in management and applied psychology.

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Change Management Manager 130

Lolly Daskal

MAY 23, 2024

One common aspiration that many professionals have is to step into a management role. Successful managers prioritize people over power, recognizing that leadership is about empowering others to succeed, not exerting dominance. Difficulty in Delegating Delegation is a fundamental skill for any manager.

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Manager Accounts Leadership Development 121

Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. How do I rebuild a department after an abusive manager? I supervise several managers who, in turn, each supervise their own team of employees. Prior to my arrival, one of the managers, Marcy, exhibited some problematic behavior. Here we go… 1.

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Lolly Daskal

JUNE 25, 2024

People management skills are essential for any leader who aims to bring out the best in their team. A LinkedIn survey revealed that 92% of hiring professionals believe soft skills, including people management, are equally or more important than technical skills. People management skills are the linchpin of effective leadership.

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AIHR

JULY 17, 2024

Goal conflict Example 1: Work-life balance vs. operational efficiency Scenario: A company’s customer service employees have requested flexible working hours to better manage their personal commitments. Consider implementing a buddy system for new hires so they have someone to turn to besides their managers.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 14, 2024

Becoming a new manager is a significant step in your career journey. To succeed as a new manager and lead your team to excellence, you’ll need to hone specific leadership skills. In this blog, we’ll explore seven essential leadership skills that every new manager should know and cultivate.

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AlignOrg

JULY 9, 2024

Transformation initiatives fundamentally alter the fabric of an organization, requiring a nuanced approach beyond standard project management techniques. Change management must account for individual responses to change. In the example highlighted above, the core team equated change management to training workshops.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The world of work is changing fast and the most important thing to do is realize that the old playbooks, especially around talent management, will not work — now, it’s time to adapt. Leaders should focus on three big shifts that will set their businesses up for new levels of success in the age of AI.

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Manager 139

Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 17, 2024

Effective communication is a cornerstone of successful management. As an executive leadership coach working with leaders and managers globally, I’ve discovered that honing these six communication skills is essential for managers to achieve optimal results. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Manager Leadership Development 122

Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the demanding realm of leadership, effective time management is not just a skill; it’s a strategic advantage. Here are the best time management tips for busy leaders who aim to excel in their roles and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Set Clear Goals: Goal setting is a cornerstone of effective time management.

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Manager Energy Workflows Project Management 130

Management30 Agile and Lean Principles

JUNE 20, 2023

By adopting Agile management principles and practices, organizations can improve their ability to respond to rapidly changing business environments, deliver higher-quality products or services, and increase customer satisfaction. But what does Agile management mean and what is a manager's role in Agile?

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Manager 105

AIHR

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Most companies have policies and programs in place to address when employees need time away from work, and it’s often referred to as a company’s leave management process. This is where a company’s employee leave management process can help enhance an employee’s experience and promote wellbeing. Contents What is leave management?

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Manager Software Compliance Implementation 105

Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When it comes to leadership, the terms manager and leader are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. A manager is responsible for maintaining the status quo and ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget.

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Manager Operations Employee Engagement Leadership Development 134

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So how can you be a supportive manager if you manage a large team? Yes, you’re stretched thin and you’ve got a lot on your plate, but when you come across as too busy for your employees, you make them feel as if they don’t matter. It comes down to giving your team members agency and autonomy.

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Manager 127

Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

According to a recent study, 70 percent of managers struggle to transition into effective leadership roles, often failing to inspire and guide their teams to success. In my experience as a leadership executive coach, the transition from managing to leading is not easy, which is why many managers struggle to make the shift.

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Get Lighthouse

JANUARY 5, 2024

Are you managing your own team? Wondering how to advance past your team of individual contributors to leading a group of managers? Fortunately, the steps to get there are similar to the key things to become a manager. Fortunately, the steps to get there are similar to the key things to become a manager.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 21, 2024

As a manager, you've undoubtedly worked for other managers in your career. You've likely worked for good managers and for not so good managers. One of the simplest things you can do to ensure you are a good manager is to think about what you liked and disliked about your past managers.

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Manager 89

Lolly Daskal

JUNE 4, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, effective time management is the key to success for both professionals and leaders alike. Time is a finite resource, and how we manage it can greatly impact our productivity and overall well-being. Let’s dive in and discover how you can optimize your time management skills.

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