Manager Tools
880 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsTired of management theory? Want to learn specific skills to help improve your management performance? Then Manager Tools is the podcast for you! Manager Tools is a weekly business podcast focused on helping professionals become more effective managers and leaders. Each week, we discuss specific actions for professionals to take to achieve their desired management and career objectives. Manager Tools won Best Business Podcast Award in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2012 as well as the People's Choice Award in 2008. Go to http://www.manager-tools.com/recommendations to read what others are saying about the impact Manager Tools has had on their careers and lives.
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Effective Meetings - No Laptops
March 02, 2009 00:49 - 20.9 MBThis cast describes why and how to run your meetings without laptops. For our original cast on the Effective Meetings Protocol, check out "Effective Meetings - Get Out of Jail!"
The Starter Feedback Model - Part 2
February 22, 2009 22:09 - 16.9 MBIn this cast, we complete our 2-part series on the Starter Feedback Model, an EVEN SIMPLER method for delivering feedback.
The Starter Feedback Model - Part 1
February 15, 2009 22:46 - 17.8 MBThis cast describes an EVEN SIMPLER method for delivering feedback to help those managers who are struggling to implement it.
How To Handle Two Viable Job Candidates
February 08, 2009 23:22 - 24.2 MBThis cast describes what to do when a manager has two candidates for a job that meet the standard, but you can only offer one candidate.
Manager Tools ONE DAY Effective Manager Conference Washington DC Area
February 05, 2009 22:17 - 9.27 MBMarch 24, 2009 - Embassy Suites Dulles - North/Loudon We’re pleased to offer you the first ever opportunity to attend a ONE DAY Effective Manager Conference (EMC) on March 24th in the Washington DC area.
Bench Development in a Downturn
February 01, 2009 14:48 - 21 MBThis cast discusses a way to build your recruiting "bench" during market downturns.
Horstman's Law of Project Management - Part 4
January 25, 2009 19:21 - 14.2 MBPart 4 of our series on Horstman's Law of Project Management.
Horstman's Law of Project Management - Part 3
January 18, 2009 17:39 - 19 MBPart 3 of our series on Horstman's Law of Project Management.
Horstman's Law of Project Management - Part 2
January 11, 2009 19:16 - 20 MBPart 2 of our series on Horstman's Law of Project Management.
Horstman's Law of Project Management - Part 1
January 04, 2009 21:10 - 21.6 MBIn this cast we describe Horstman's Law of Project Management: Who Does What By When. We've talked and joked about it many times, and this cast will put to rest the details of Horstman's Law of Project Management (HLPM). Mark came up with it several years ago, to help a group of young managers get over their fear of working on fairly complex software development projects. It was actually born over a dinner at Mexican restaurant in Dallas! The concept is simple: all projects are simply ...
Rolling Out the Manager Tools’ Trinity - Part 4
September 07, 2008 21:26 - 18.5 MBThis cast includes Part 4 of our discussion on how to implement the Manager Tools’ Management Trinity (One on Ones, Feedback, Coaching).
Rolling Out the Manager Tools’ Trinity - Part 3
August 31, 2008 21:00 - 18.4 MBThis cast includes Part 3 of our discussion on how to implement the Manager Tools’ Management Trinity (One on Ones, Feedback, Coaching).
Rolling Out the Manager Tools’ Trinity - Part 2
August 24, 2008 00:08 - 17.1 MBThis cast includes Part 2 of our discussion on how to implement the Manager Tools’ Management Trinity (One on Ones, Feedback, Coaching - and Delegation!).
Rolling Out the Manager Tools’ Trinity - Part 1
August 18, 2008 01:46 - 18.5 MBThis cast describes how to gradually implement Manager Tools’ Management Trinity (One on Ones, Feedback, Coaching - and Delegation!). We’ve been asked a thousand questions about what to do and when to do it when it comes to the Management Trinity, and we’ve finally gotten frustrated enough to do something about it. We assumed that [...]
The Juggling Koan
January 14, 2007 15:01 - 23.2 MBMark recently blogged with our first ever management koan, "What Would An Effective Manager Do?" In this cast, we share the answer.
Improve Your Feedback
February 17, 2006 16:00 - 17.2 MBIt's been quite a while since we talked about feedback. We think one of the reasons for that is that there's some negativity to it. What we mean by that is that one on ones are an easy winner. It's about your team member, they want more time with you, a half hour with you every week seems too good to be true. And, if you've stuck to it, you've noticed improvements in areas that go beyond just employee relationships. Maybe they're kind of hard on your schedule INITIALLY, but they're p...
Feedback - Revisited!
October 10, 2005 12:01 - 18.4 MBWe've received a great many questions, comments, and kudos for our show in July on the Feedback Model. Many listeners are discovering the power of feedback, of taking it out of the realm of the rare and into the stream of the every day. Not to sound repetitive, but most managers see feedback as akin to holding their breath - waiting as long as possible, and then creating a lot of sound and often fury. The Feedback Model tells us to see feedback like breathing - so regular as to becom...
The Art of Delegation - Part 2 (Updated)
August 22, 2005 13:46 - 22.2 MBToday, Mark and I discuss the topic of Delegation. There probably isn't a management book out there that doesn't talk about the importance of delegation. However, very seldom does the author get into the type of detail we'll discuss today. Today, we cover the "how to" ... how to determine what and to whom to delegate and specifically what specific steps to take when delegating to an individual.
The Art of Delegation - Part 1 (Updated)
August 22, 2005 13:45 - 31.4 MBToday, Mark and I discuss the topic of Delegation. There probably isn't a management book out there that doesn't talk about the importance of delegation. However, very seldom does the author get into the type of detail we'll discuss today. Today, we cover the "how to" ... how to determine what and to whom to delegate and specifically what specific steps to take when delegating to an individual.
Effective Meetings - There’s More!
August 16, 2005 14:39 - 16.7 MBToday we wrap-up our conversation on effective meetings, as well as answer some listener questions on meetings, one-on-ones, and feedback.
Effective Meetings - Part Two
August 08, 2005 15:21 - 12.5 MBToday we cover the second in our series on effective meetings.
Effective Meetings - Get Out of Jail!
August 01, 2005 14:14 - 20.5 MBHow to do you feel about most of the meetings you attend? Are they productive, or generally considered a waste of time? Do you attend too many meetings? How do others value the meetings *you* run? If you are like most managers we know, your experience in running and participating in meetings is less than ideal.
Giving Effective Feedback - Part 4 (Updated)
July 18, 2005 21:29 - 23 MBIn this week's podcast, Mike and Mark share a technique managers can use to give feedback to their team members. Feedback is the most frequently-used tool of effective managers. What is feedback? Feedback shows someone the impact of their behavior, allowing them to change ineffective actions or continue doing things that help the team achieve its goals.
Giving Effective Feedback - Part 3 (Updated)
July 18, 2005 21:28 - 19.7 MBIn this week's podcast, Mike and Mark share a technique managers can use to give feedback to their team members. Feedback is the most frequently-used tool of effective managers. What is feedback? Feedback shows someone the impact of their behavior, allowing them to change ineffective actions or continue doing things that help the team achieve its goals.
Giving Effective Feedback - Part 2 (Updated)
July 18, 2005 21:27 - 24.3 MBIn this week's podcast, Mike and Mark share a technique managers can use to give feedback to their team members. Feedback is the most frequently-used tool of effective managers. What is feedback? Feedback shows someone the impact of their behavior, allowing them to change ineffective actions or continue doing things that help the team achieve its goals.
Giving Effective Feedback - Part 1 (Updated)
July 18, 2005 21:26 - 22.8 MBIn this week's podcast, Mike and Mark share a technique managers can use to give feedback to their team members. Feedback is the most frequently-used tool of effective managers. What is feedback? Feedback shows someone the impact of their behavior, allowing them to change ineffective actions or continue doing things that help the team achieve its goals.
Questions and Answers on One-on-Ones
July 10, 2005 22:59 - 15.3 MBIn today's show we continue our conversation on one-on-ones. In addition to a brief review (very brief -- not a substitute for listening to the previous two shows!), we review a number of questions and finer points.
One on Ones - Part 3 (Updated)
July 04, 2005 21:24 - 23.2 MBMark and Mike finish their discussion on the single most effective management tool - the one-on-one.
One on Ones - Part 2 (Updated)
July 04, 2005 21:23 - 28.6 MBMark and Mike continue their discussion on the single most effective management tool - the one-on-one.
One on Ones - Part 1 (Updated)
July 04, 2005 21:22 - 32 MBMark and Mike discuss the single most effective management tool - the one-on-one.