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Manager Tools

Manager Tools

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 Tired of management theory? Want to learn specific skills to help improve your management performance? Then Manager Tools is the podcast for you! Manager Tools is a weekly business podcast focused on helping professionals become more effective managers and leaders. Each week, we discuss specific actions for professionals to take to achieve their desired management and career objectives. Manager Tools won Best Business Podcast Award in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2012 as well as the People's Choice Award in 2008. Find more at http://www.manager-tools.com/Copyright 2005-2025 Manager Tools, LLC Careers Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Success
Episodes
  • Management Is An Organizational System

    Management Is An Organizational System
    Jan 12 2026
    One of the most common things professionals say about managing is that they have a personal 'style.' But does that make sense? Is it reasonable to expect that with all the systems organizations employ, they should leave out how to manage others?
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  • Development Plans Are Dumb

    Development Plans Are Dumb
    Jan 5 2026
    Development plans for directs are constantly talked about. You've read about them in the business news, especially for less experienced employees. They're recommended by HR. They don't work!
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Assumptive Goal Setting - HOF 2025

    Assumptive Goal Setting - HOF 2025
    Dec 29 2025
    Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to think more creatively about annual planning goals.
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