The Managers Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Being a Great Manager

You'll discover everything you need to become an outstanding manager with our expert advice covering leadership skills, team building, communication, and people management. Our practical tips help you develop the confidence and capabilities to excel in your role while creating positive workplace relationships. The Managers Guide is here to help.

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Conducting Meetings as a Manager

Managers waste time calling pointless meetings, here's how to plan, prepare and run ones that actually matter.

Managers Should Plan Ahead

Spending time on project planning upfront saves money, prevents problems, and requires input from your whole team.

Problem Solving for Managers

Managers need to dig into root causes rather than just treating symptoms if they want to actually solve workplace problems.

Evaluating Staff Performance

How managers can fairly evaluate employee performance and set objectives based on actual achievements rather than assumptions.

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How I Became a Fan of Team Building Events

A sceptical engineer shares why he changed his mind about team building events after taking part in one.

Running a Team Building Event

Plan your team building event properly with a detailed timeline and supply list to keep everything running smoothly.

How to Build a Winning Team

Good managers build winning teams by hiring people who work well together, setting clear goals everyone believes in, and creating a positive culture.

Resolving Conflict Within a Team

When team conflict is handled well, it drives better ideas and decisions, but poor management can kill collaboration and block goals.

Choosing a Team Building Exercise

Pick the right team building exercise by first understanding what your team actually needs to improve.

Team Building Exercise Pitfalls

Common mistakes that waste time and money on team building events, and how to avoid them.

Team Building Basics

Good teams form through clear roles, honest communication, and members who work past early conflicts toward shared goals.

Understanding Team Dynamics

How friendships, office layout, and personality styles shape the way your team works together.

I Overcame the Odds as a New Manager: A Case Study

A new sales manager shares how she earned respect from a sceptical team and turned around their performance after taking over a struggling department.

What Style of Management Do You Exhibit?

Understand the main management styles and how your approach as a leader shapes your team's performance and workplace culture.

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