Category: management

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Just one more meeting

Some reflections on why it can feel like there’s no time to do actual work and the marginal cost on productivity of adding just one more meeting.

Apr 26, 2021 - 2 min read
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Ideas to learn and grow as a leader

We all know we can read a book or attend a course to learn more about leadership. Here are some different ideas to try, maybe they can help you become a better leader?

Apr 19, 2021 - 6 min read
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The best feedback I have ever received

How I got excellent feedback from my whole team with a simple feedback activity.

Apr 14, 2021 - 3 min read
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Continuous improvement with team retrospectives

Retrospectives can help create a culture of continuous improvement in any team. Here’s how I do team retrospectives in a way that works well for both co-located and remote teams.

Apr 6, 2021 - 5 min read
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The basics of a good 1:1

The basics of good 1:1s: make sure they happen regularly, come prepared, share notes, avoid distractions, and don’t talk too much.

Mar 28, 2021 - 3 min read
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The importance of 1:1 meetings

Regular 1:1s are important for several reasons. They improve productivity, increase engagement, and even make employees view leadership more favorably.

Mar 28, 2021 - 2 min read