Practical Leader Management Series: The Tools

Practical Leader Action Plan
Clarifies and reminds what an excellent manager actually does.
One on One Meeting Plan
To move beyond “So, how’s it going?”
Team Meeting Plan Agenda
How to run an efficient, productive team meeting that is more than just a rehash of status reports.
Feedback Tools:
- Feedback on the Fly
  For giving input in everyday situations and in regular, one-on-one meetings.
- Comprehensive Feedback Tool
  For situations where greater depth in giving and receiving feedback is needed.
Team Business Planning Tool
A guide to running the team like a small business and continuing to earn the right to do the next project.
Goal-Setting Tool
How to write S-M-A-R-T goals to ensure predictable improvement in both skills and productivity.
Communication Plan Template
Decide how to manage the “message” when communicating any organizational changes.

Weekly Planning Checklist
Focuses time on planned activities that clearly support the team.
Crisis Management Checklist
To reduce the distracting impacts of “fire drills.”
Employee ThinkList^TM
A checklist that makes time for considering all employees and developing a plan to better manage each of them as individuals.
Decision Making Checklist
To ensure that the right people and issues are considered before a decision is made, and consistent action is taken afterward.

Delegation Strategies
These will help clarify expectations and ensure handoff of projects.
Conflict Management Template
Practical steps to managing day to day conflicts
Managing Poor Performers Tool
Helps formulate a specific plan for improving those who aren’t meeting expectations.