Giving feedback to your team is a crucial part of your job as a manager. It is not about pointing out mistakes or giving praise. When you do it right, feedback is a tool for growth. I found the best way to give feedback is with a simple, repeatable process.
No manager enjoys a tough conversation with an employee. Mastering these discussions is what separates a good leader from a great one. It requires preparation, sticking to facts, and focusing on a constructive path forward instead of assigning blame. When you handle these conversations well, you solve a problem. You
Giving effective feedback is a core management skill. Clear communication guides your team, corrects performance issues, and builds strong professional relationships. Many managers struggle to find the right words. They worry about sounding too critical or unclear, which leads them to avoid important conversations. This hesitation stunts employee growth and
A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a misunderstood management tool. People often see it as the first step toward termination. This is a missed opportunity. A good PIP is a structured effort to help an employee succeed. It is a formal way to say, "We see a gap, and
Why We Avoid Feedback (and Why It Hurts Performance) Your one-on-one is coming up in just thirty minutes. You'll be discussing a missed deadline, and it's natural to feel concerned about causing conflict or demotivating your employee. Avoiding this conversation may seem easier, but it can