Manager Tools

MTDISC Launch 21.03.2022 ↓

We have launched our own DISC Profile: MTDISC. Here's what it is, why we did it, and what its benefits are.

The Previous Boss Rule - Part 2 14.03.2022 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance on "The Previous Boss Rule".

The Previous Boss Rule - Part 1 07.03.2022 ↓

Part 1 of our guidance on "The Previous Boss Rule".

Managerial Economics 101, 102 and 103: Reporting, Delegation, and Coaching - Part 2 28.02.2022 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance on Managerial Economics.

Managerial Economics 101, 102 and 103: Reporting, Delegation, and Coaching - Part 1 21.02.2022 ↓

Part 1 of our guidance on Managerial Economics.

Top Interviewer Mistakes - Chapter 1 14.02.2022 ↓

The average manager is a terrible interviewer. In this series, we cover the most frequent and egregious mistakes, and how to correct them.

Deadlines Are Commitments 07.02.2022 ↓

When most people miss a deadline, they prove they don't understand them.

My Feelings Are Hurt - Part 2 31.01.2022 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance on what to do when someone claims their feelings are hurt by someone else.

My Feelings Are Hurt - Part 1 24.01.2022 ↓

Part 1 of our guidance on what to do when someone claims their feelings are hurt by someone else.

Politics 101 - Chapter 7 - Compromise 17.01.2022 ↓

Politics are necessary, and that means the effective manager learns how to compromise. Here are some simple rules.

First Meeting New Direct Series - Family First - Part 2 10.01.2022 ↓

Part 2 of the "family first" chapter of our continuing series on what to communicate to new directs.

First Meeting New Direct Series - Family First - Part 1 03.01.2022 ↓

Part 1 of the "family first" chapter of our continuing series on what to communicate to new directs.

Assumptive Goal Setting - HOF 2021 27.12.2021 ↓

Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to think more creatively about annual planning goals.

How to Set Annual Goals - HOF 2021 20.12.2021 ↓

Our Hall Of Fame guidance on how to start setting annual goals, and why we do not like "SMART" goals.

Hiring Is NOT An HR Process - Chapter 1 13.12.2021 ↓

Everybody thinks HR controls the hiring process. They don't.

Management Vs. Leadership - Army Vs. Navy 06.12.2021 ↓

In this special edition, Mark discusses management versus leadership with David Wallace, the Deputy Director of Leadership Eduction and Development at the United States Naval Academy.

Delivering The Performance Review - HOF 2021 29.11.2021 ↓

Our Hall of Fame guidance on delivering a performance review.

Preparing Performance Reviews - HOF 2021 22.11.2021 ↓

This week, we're re-releasing one of our Hall of Fame casts on how to prepare performance reviews.

The Basics Of Measures - Chapter 1 15.11.2021 ↓

Our guidance on the rules for measuring.

When You Are "Required" To Do Panel Interviews - Part 2 08.11.2021 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance on what to do if you are required to conduct panel interviews.

When You Are "Required" To Do Panel Interviews - Part 1 01.11.2021 ↓

Part 1 of our guidance on what to do if you are required to conduct panel interviews.

Hybrid Office Meetings 25.10.2021 ↓

How to make your meetings as effective as possible in a hybrid office.

One On Ones In a Hybrid Office Environment 18.10.2021 ↓

Continuing your Manager Tools One On Ones (MTO3's) in a hybrid office environment.

Back To The Office 11.10.2021 ↓

Here's what your managerial responsibilities are when your company brings its office workers back to the office.

Coaching Is Self Development - Part 2 04.10.2021 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance on coaching is self-development. Managers play an important role, and managers can't make it happen without a willing direct.