A Manager's FAQ
This is an insightful list from [Henry Ward](Henry Ward): How do I get employees to perform better? Tell them what they are doing well. How do I give negative feedback? By being curious. How do I decide what to delegate? Delegate the work you want to do. How should I prioritize? Fix problems. Then prevent problems. How should I grade employees? Don’t. Teach them to self-evaluate. When do I fire somebody? When you know they can’t succeed. How do I fire somebody? By apologizing for our failures. Why can’t I just tell people what to do? Because the more responsibility you have, the less authority you have. How do I know if I am a good manager? Employees ask you for advice. How do I know if I have good management team? Shit rolls uphill.