What's New

Say less in meetings and accomplish more

Many managers feel compelled to fill airtime—to demonstrate engagement, show expertise, or simply avoid silence. But talking more often accomplishes less. The most effective meeting contributors frequently say the least....

Navigate a reorganization without losing your footing

The org chart is changing. Teams are being restructured, reporting lines shifted, roles redefined. You're uncertain where you'll land, who you'll work with, or whether your position is secure. Reorganizations...

Structure interviews to compare candidates fairly

Unstructured interviews feel natural but produce unreliable results. Different candidates get different questions, making comparison impossible. Personal rapport influences judgment more than capability. Hiring decisions become gut feelings rather than...

Set up a new employee to succeed in their first 90 days

The first three months shape everything that follows. New hires who struggle early often never fully recover; those who succeed early build momentum that compounds. Yet many managers leave onboarding...

Handle the employee who blames everyone else

Nothing is ever their fault. When things go wrong, they point to colleagues, circumstances, unclear direction, or bad luck. They have explanations for every failure that conveniently absolve them of...

Tools

The Employee Problem Solver The Employee
Problem Solver

This convenient resource helps you figure out the best way to handle more than 160 common situations so they don't turn into long-term managerial headaches.

Manager's Training Library Manager's Training
Library

Keep on top of vital issues and improve your interactions with subordinates with a wide range of printable training guides.

Multimedia Training Multimedia
Training

Learn the easy way with a trove of video and audio recordings exclusive to the issues you face.

Hiring Toolkit Hiring
Toolkit

Job Descriptions, Interview Questions & Exemption tests for 200+ positions