REPLAY: April 3, 2024 Office Hours Call
Where we talked about the difference between manager and executive modes and how knowing the difference can help everyone perform more effectively.
Thanks to everyone who joined our April Office Hours call, where we talked a lot about focusing on the how over the what when it comes to getting things done more efficiently and effectively.
This month we discussed:
How to manage the "Quarter 1 Drift" and get your team realigned
The difference between "Manager Mode" and "Executive Mode"
Hiring support and specialist roles to focus on leadership responsibilities
Ways to keep HR processes fresh so you're prepared when you need to onboard new team members
Distinguishing between team tension and team conflict
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No, there's no glitch with the video; this month, we dove right into questions and answers instead of starting with our usual intro and announcements
Session Highlights
[00:39] How to manage the "Quarter 1 Drift" and get your team realigned
[08:05] The difference between "Manager Mode" and "Executive Mode" and how shifting to the latter as a leader allows everyone to better step into their own roles
[21:45] How to establish strategy and metrics to better manage executive expectations
[30:15] When to know it's time to hire support or specialist roles so you can focus on higher-level responsibilities
[48:11] Creating modular "role descriptions" rather than rigid "job descriptions" that allow for more flexibility as teams and priorities evolve.
[58:23] How team tension and team conflict are not the same thing — tension can actually be good for your team
Related Resources
Why Team Decision-Making Habits Are the Key to Combating Burnout
Troubleshoot Team Composition Worksheet — The Doer-Reviewer-Coordinator Triad
Call Transcript1
Call Chat2
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