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A manager's ultimate guide to effective succession planning

When you promote an employee, much of the focus is on what’s next. You talk through the responsibilities they’ll take on, the skills they’ll develop, and the initiatives they’ll lead. But there’s another important thing to think through: what’s left? When an employee makes a move – whether they move up or move out entirely – you end up with a blank space on your org chart. Their old responsibilities and tasks are left uncovered.

Distributed Team Management: What is It and How to Manage!

I first learned about distributed team management when I had a team with members from different countries. There were early-morning meetings with some and late-night check-ins with others. Besides, I constantly worried about how to keep the team connected. So you can guess how challenging it is but it also comes with some great opportunities.

Offsite Planning Made Easy: How to Use Miro for Leadership Forums

Discover how Lotte, Chief of Staff at Miro, plans the Summer Leadership Forum for Miro’s top 70 senior leaders using Miro’s Offsite Planning template. From selecting the perfect venue to crafting an engaging agenda, see how Miro streamlines every step of the process. Learn how features like Dot Voting simplify speaker selection and how Miro AI provides valuable post-event insights. Whether you're organizing a leadership retreat, team offsite, or your next big event, Miro helps turn ambitious plans into actionable outcomes.

7 Management Styles and How to Become the Best Boss Ever?

Let’s keep it simple. There are basically two management styles: “bossy” and “buddy.” All managers are drifting between these extremes, looking for the best approach in their particular cases. For you to choose the right management style, I’d like to share some insights, expert tips, and stories. I hope you’ll find them helpful!

Why Smiling at Work Boosts Team Morale and Success

In such a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, keeping up a positive attitude can sometimes feel like an arduous task. But the one simple yet powerful tool that is usually overlooked for improving workplace morale and productivity-the smile-can go a long way in changing team dynamics, from a gentle greeting to an expression of support or a response to a colleague across the table. Smiles will be the action to build trust among individuals, avoid stressors, and unite them for work. As small as it may seem, a smile is an excellent sign of hope and team effort, and may further lead to a triumphant day of work.

How to Discuss Your Career Opportunities and Get What You Want

Most employees dread the annual performance appraisal meeting. They do not look forward to discussing their career opportunities with their boss. However, if you know how to discuss your career opportunities and get what you want, the appraisal meeting can be a positive experience. This article will inform how to discuss your career opportunities and get what you want during your annual performance appraisal meeting.

The 4 communication styles every manager should know

There are four main communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive communication. Read about them, their signs, and how to support your team regardless of their communication style. Knowing how to effectively communicate with your team is critical. Communication is a key component of everything we do at work. Getting our own work done, collaborating with team members, delegating work to teammates, and sharing progress reports all depend on effective communication.

Top 7 Strategies for Effective Team Leadership Management

Organizational success hinges on effective team leadership management. To achieve common goals, leaders must inspire and guide their teams while balancing organizational needs with those of individual members. Achieving this requires clear communication, efficient resource management, and adaptability to evolving circumstances. Applying proven leadership strategies can enhance performance and foster a positive work environment for the team.

Unleashing Employee Superpowers and Leader Authenticity with Sandy Gould, Chief People Officer

This episode features an interview with Sandy Gould, Chief People Officer at Pinwheel. In this episode, Shawn sits down with Sandy to discuss strategies for building company culture, insights into building trust and fostering psychological safety, and injecting humanity into HR.