Basic Management Skills
Basic management skills to help you manage the performance of your direct reports.
But don’t be fooled by the word “basic” – whether you are an entry-level supervisor, a seasoned executive, or the CEO, these skills will help you lead your employees to peak performance.
In my experience working with hundreds of managers, the great majority of them didn’t know about most of these so-called basic skills.
I grouped these skills into four sections:
First Section: Building BlocksSecond Section: General SkillsThird Section: Communication SkillsFourth Section: Specific SkillsBecause each skill is a stand-alone technique or tool, you may look at each section, and decide which skill you want to learn about.
However, in order to maximize the effectiveness of this performance management model, I suggest you go through the first three sections in a sequential order.
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First Section: BUILDING BLOCKS
Performance Management CycleDefinition of Performance ManagementPerformance Based ManagementProcess Theories of MotivationManagerial Decision Making ProcessPerformance Management ModelSecond Section: GENERAL SKILLS
SMART GoalsHow to give negative FeedbackEmployee Motivation TechniquesSouthwest Airlines Employee MotivationManagement vs LeadershipWhat is DelegationSteps of DelegationThird Section: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Small Group CommunicationTechniques for Effective CommunicationBarriers to Effective CommunicationDefinition of Business CommunicationCommunication ExerciseDefinition of ConflictConflict Resolution TipsFourth Section: SPECIFIC SKILLS
Performance Appraisal ManagementPerformance Management FormsExamples of Performance ManagementFamous Leadership Quotes
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