You're going to get a lot of input as a manager. There are all kinds of reasons for this, but the answer is almost always the same: the first thing to do is nothing.

Never Believe The First Report From The Front

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Part 1 of our detailed guidance on how to conduct the most important "manager tool" we've ever known or seen: Manager Tools One On Ones. These meetings help managers build trust, the professional measurement that correlates better than any other with results and retention.

Manager Tools One On Ones - Updated - Part 1

Part 2 of our chapter two guidance on meetings for the proactive manager.

The Proactive Manager - Chapter 2 - Meetings - Part 2

Part 1 of our chapter two guidance on meetings for the proactive manager.

The Proactive Manager - Chapter 2 - Meetings - Part 1

Part 2 of our chapter one guidance on reporting for the proactive manager.

The Proactive Manager - Chapter 1 - Reporting - Part 2

Part 1 of our chapter one guidance on reporting for the proactive manager.

Never Believe The First Report From The Front

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