Managing by Influence: Getting Results Through Others
Managing by influence is a fundamental skill used by successful managers. Here are some actionable ideas on how to do it well.
Delivering Results
Top-level category for topics related to delivering results as a manager.
Cascading Your Objectives: 6 Tips to Align Your Team
Cascading your objectives to your team helps get them aligned with you and the overall objectives of the company.
Clarifying Your Objectives: 4 Ways To Set Yourself Up for Success This Year
Clarifying your objectives sets you up for success by providing a solid foundation for delivering results.
Implementing Your Plan: Planning Framework Phase 5 – Act
Implementing your plan is the final phase of the planning cycle. This is where you deliver the results!
Planning Framework Phase 4: Refining Your Plan
Refining your plan means you assess risks, estimate costs and benefits, develop measures and communicate to stakeholders and impacted groups.
Planning Framework Phase 4: Developing a Plan
Developing a plan is where all of our preparatory work comes together.
Planning Framework Phase 3: Prioritize
The next phase of the planning cycle is prioritization – making the tough choices on what actions to pursue.
Prioritization: Two Ways to Get It Right
There are dozens of prioritization methods available. Here are actionable ideas about two that work well for managers.
Planning Framework Phase 6: Communicate
Communication is a critical component of any planning effort. Here are actionable ideas for the Communicate phase.
Six Questions That Will Improve Your Communication Skills
Your communication skills directly impact your ability to deliver results and can influence your career prospects.