Manager as coach tips:

1. Demonstrate through examples - show them how you do it and talk about why it works

2. Provide feedback on performance - meaningful, not participation ribbon type positive feedback and not overtly harsh or destructive

3. Give opportunities for growth/advancement

4. Create gameplans/strategies to make them successful - play to their strengths

5. Reward them for outstanding performance

#coach #coaching #manager #leadership #podcast #leaders

In this episode of The Manager's Desk, Evan discusses all things managers with Jerry Black. Jerry has 20+ years of experience in leadership, project management, team building, and coaching, as well as being a stand-up comedian.

They discuss topics like:

1. What makes a great manager?

2. What makes a bad manager?

3. What are some of the most important things you can do to ensure you are the former?

4. What do you look for when recruiting team members?

5. How do you spot a bad apple?

6. Tell me about a few common mistakes managers make?

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  and more! You will find it both insightful and funny.

  
  

  #podcast #leadership #managers #badbosses #teambuilding #success

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On this episode of The Manager's Desk, Evan interviews Jay Brummett, CSPO, CSM, CSP-SM, CAL, (PMP) about Agile Ceremonies. They discuss:

1. The basic agile “ceremonies”/meetings. What purpose do they serve, and who is involved

2. What the role of the manager is in relationship to the ceremonies and the product owner and SCRUM master

3. Recommendations for new year’s resolutions for Agile teams

#agile #scrum #managers #leadership #podcast #meetings #resolutions #newyears