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5: Providing Autonomy That Works Jun 12, 2018

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Flexibility is a growing concern (or demand) of many employees. As a manager, you have the ability to increase the autonomy of your team, thereby enabling greater engagement, dedication and even performance. But how do you do it in ways that are meaningful while also ensuring high quality work performance?

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Read the article based on this episode: Increasing the Autonomy of Your Team

Key Takeaways:

Autonomy comes in different forms:
- How you do your work
- When you work
- Where you work from
- Who you work with
- What you work on
Autonomy is not one size fits all. Different people value different forms of autonomy and can manage different forms of autonomy.
Create the conditions for each person to thrive. Provide appropriate guidance and support.
Start by experimenting with greater autonomy for each of your team members. Set clear boundaries and expectations and have regular check-ins. Then determine if the experiment is working or if additional changes are needed.

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4: Being a 'human' manager w/ Erica Keswin Jun 05, 2018

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Who is the best manager you ever had? How did they make you feel?

There are a million different answers to this question, but none of them involve some variation of saying, “They made me feel like a number. Like a cog in the wheel.” That’s because we value human interactions. We value when people take their time with us, get to know us, and actually act like human beings around us.

In this episode of The Modern Manager, I speak with Erica Keswin, author of Bring Your Human to Work to learn how we all can become better human beings at work!

Key Takeaways:

Use the 3 Ps of Meetings: Purpose, Presence, and Protocols. Know your desired outcome, engage people in the conversation and follow standard practices like using an agenda.
Invest in professional development. It's important to most people, but especially millennials.
Design work practices with human sustainability in mind. Flexible work schedules and other policies allow people to stay with you for the long run.

Read the article based on this episode: Being a 'Human' Manager

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3: Building a Culture of Respect May 29, 2018

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When you have a culture of respect, people are less stressed and there’s less conflict, which often translates into many positive outcomes, including greater productivity.

A culture of respect creates what experts call “psychological safety.” Simply put, it is being able to show your full self and share your ideas without fear of negative consequences.

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Key Takeaways:

You need to role model respect. Listen first, then ask questions before jumping in.
Beware of how you communicate in email. Tone can be misinterpreted.
Make it a team effort by encouraging everyone to co-create and abide by shared norms.
Use your meetings practice respectful behavior e.g. no more interrupting, include all voices, etc.

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2: What It Means to Be a Rockstar Manager May 22, 2018

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Being an intentional manager is a great start, but what does it take to be a rockstar manager? How can you build a culture in which people flourish and accomplish extraordinary results? In this episode, I discuss 8 characteristics of a rockstar manager.

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Key Takeaways:

Cultivate and demonstrate respect
Provide autonomy
Build connections
Show appreciation
Foster enjoyment
Communicate effectively
Invest in your people
Put the team first

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1: What It Means to Be an (Un)intentional Manager May 11, 2018

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What does it mean to be an unintentional manager? If you’re an unintentional manager, you likely don’t even realize the frustrating things that you may be doing. Here are 6 signs of an unintentional manager. Luckily, they’re easily identifiable and quickly correctable.