Team Leadership

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13 Signs of a Bad Manager

A bad manager can make a great team average and an average team worse. Here are some signs of a bad manager to watch out for.

3 Reasons Why Your Team Needs Asynchronous Communication

A chat or messaging tool can be a great asset to your team…or a curse. Here’s how you can make sure it’s the former.

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How To Help Employees Set Performance Goals (And 3 Examples) 

As a manager, one of your most important responsibilities is helping guide your team as they grow. To do that, you have to help them set the right goals. Here’s how it’s done.

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20 Team Kudos Examples for Common Workplace Scenarios

Looking to show your team they’re appreciated? Here’s how you can keep your kudos relevant and impactful, along with a few examples you can use — we won’t tell anyone.

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The 5 Step Project Management Process That Guarantees Success

No matter what project you’re trying to run, here’s the process for taking it from early concept to completion every time.

What is onboarding?

What is Onboarding? A Definition, And Why You Should Take it Seriously

Learn about employee onboardings, a complete breakdown of the onboarding process, as well as best practices and why you should do it in the first place.

Types of Management Styles

5 Management Styles and Their Pros and Cons

How do you help your team get things done? Pick the right option from these management styles to be the leader your team deserves.

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We Read 100 Articles on Leadership So You Don’t Have To

When it comes to leadership, there’s no single path from “good” to “great.” That said, you can use conventional wisdom to guide you. Here are some of the most common must-have leadership traits — and some less common ones.

Team Management Tips

Team Management: 5 Tips for Getting it Right

Half of the employees who quit their jobs do it because of their boss. With these team management tips, you can make sure that doesn’t happen.

3 Challenges of Managing a Multidisciplinary Team

The best teams aren’t always homogeneous. Managing a multidisciplinary team like this isn’t always a walk in the park. Here’s why and what to do about it.

Common challenges in managing squads

Common Challenges in Managing Squads (and how to Deal With Them!)

Here’s how to address a few common less-than-ideal situations you may encounter in your squad — split between communication and procedural issues.