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The Blog by ManagerHacks

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First Time Managers
Self Development
A story for first-time manager
“I am an awful manager..." That’s what I told myself 2 months after becoming a manager for the first time.
First Time Managers
Self Development
Do you really want to manage others?
You have several years of experience and you feel confident in your area of expertise. The natural s...
First Time Managers
Self Development
Are you ready to be a manager? The non-negotiable skills
It has been a few days now that I have been pondering about this question. When do we know someone i...
Recruitment
Onboarding
The mechanics of recruiting the right person for your team
When I ask managers about their biggest challenge, I rarely hear “Recruiting the right person for my...
Onboarding
Performance
Employee onboarding is not only HR's job
People managers have a responsibility over the success of new hires. What to do in the first 3 months of your new team members?
All In One
First Time Managers
What to do in the first 30 days as a new manager
When I got my first role as a manager, I was thrilled. New company, more responsibilities, a dynamic...
First Time Managers
Personal Productivity
5 online resources for no-nonsense advice and management strategies
Free communities, podcasts & publications for practical managers
Performance
Strategy
Setting goals that inspire and drive performance
Setting objectives can be time-consuming, but as a leader, you have the full picture, and it’s one o...
Communication
Meetings
Performance
Transform your 1:1 meetings into a source of insight
The weekly ritual is a powerful tool to help each team member grow. Tips on organising and leading the meeting.
Performance
Talent Development
Turn feedback into progress with the OLA-AA framework
Feedback… Ah! One of those topics that everyone talks about, many of us know the theory, but when it...
Performance
Talent Development
Conducting Performance Reviews
Performance reviews have a notorious reputation for being a tool used by employers to show power, or...
Talent Development
Growing together: cultivating skills in your team
There’s something electrifying about watching someone on your team reach a new milestone. Whether it...
Offboarding
Exit Interviews: Peer through the inner workings of your team and improve retention
16 questions to guide your conversation with departing employees to collect insights and improve retention in your team
Offboarding
Graceful Goodbyes: A Practical Offboarding Guide for People Managers
As a new manager, you’ve likely put a lot of thought into onboarding new employees. But what about w...
Talent Development
Personal Productivity
The Art of Delegation: a step-by-step guide to build a stronger team
Do you know that moment when a new task appears on your horizon and you simply cannot take one more ...
Projects
Performance
Maximise Team Productivity: Tools and Guidelines for Effective Organisation with Roadmaps, Projects, and Tasks
Getting the right things done with your team. How do you effectively break down long-term objectives...
Strategy
Team Building
The Headline of the Future: A Creative Exercise to Build Your Team’s Vision
A few days ago, my team and I gathered for a strategic workshop to shape the future of our Customer ...
Communication
Meetings
How to Run Efficient Team Meetings Using Notion
The problem is not new but the solution is still not clear to many of us. Don't be part of the problem.
Communication
First Time Managers
Performance
When My Behavior Became the Team’s Blueprint: Lessons in Leadership
Confession Time: As a manager, it took me the too long to accept that team members will copy my behavior.

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First Time Managers
Self Development
A story for first-time manager
“I am an awful manager..." That’s what I told myself 2 months after becoming a manager for the first time.
Image representing a confident manager
First Time Managers
Self Development
Do you really want to manage others?
You have several years of experience and you feel confident in your area of expertise. The natural s...
Rowing team in action - metaphor for team coordination and strategy for overcoming challenges.
First Time Managers
Self Development
Are you ready to be a manager? The non-negotiable skills
It has been a few days now that I have been pondering about this question. When do we know someone i...
Venn diagram showing social integration, technical skills, and navigating the organization
Recruitment
Onboarding
The mechanics of recruiting the right person for your team
When I ask managers about their biggest challenge, I rarely hear “Recruiting the right person for my...
Onboarding template featuring an employee’s Q4 objectives and tasks within Notion
Onboarding
Performance
Employee onboarding is not only HR's job
People managers have a responsibility over the success of new hires. What to do in the first 3 months of your new team members?
Actionable guide for new managers in their first 30 days - steps to manage the team and goals effectively.
All In One
First Time Managers
What to do in the first 30 days as a new manager
When I got my first role as a manager, I was thrilled. New company, more responsibilities, a dynamic...
A collection of resources offering straightforward advice and effective management strategies for optimizing productivity.
First Time Managers
Personal Productivity
5 online resources for no-nonsense advice and management strategies
Free communities, podcasts & publications for practical managers
Setting goals that improve performance - achieve balance in goals.
Performance
Strategy
Setting goals that inspire and drive performance
Setting objectives can be time-consuming, but as a leader, you have the full picture, and it’s one o...
Turn your 1-on-1 meetings into a source of insight - Notion template for managers.
Communication
Meetings
Performance
Transform your 1:1 meetings into a source of insight
The weekly ritual is a powerful tool to help each team member grow. Tips on organising and leading the meeting.
Part 1 of the feedback improvement template for managers - track and improve performance using Notion.
Performance
Talent Development
Turn feedback into progress with the OLA-AA framework
Feedback… Ah! One of those topics that everyone talks about, many of us know the theory, but when it...
Team performance improvement tools every manager needs to know - Notion templates and resources.
Performance
Talent Development
Conducting Performance Reviews
Performance reviews have a notorious reputation for being a tool used by employers to show power, or...
Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development - learn and grow through challenging yet achievable tasks.
Talent Development
Growing together: cultivating skills in your team
There’s something electrifying about watching someone on your team reach a new milestone. Whether it...
Exit interviews and peer feedback strategies to improve employee retention.
Offboarding
Exit Interviews: Peer through the inner workings of your team and improve retention
16 questions to guide your conversation with departing employees to collect insights and improve retention in your team
9 steps to excellence in employee offboarding - best practices guide.
Offboarding
Graceful Goodbyes: A Practical Offboarding Guide for People Managers
As a new manager, you’ve likely put a lot of thought into onboarding new employees. But what about w...
The art of delegation - boost team strength with better delegation strategies and tips.
Talent Development
Personal Productivity
The Art of Delegation: a step-by-step guide to build a stronger team
Do you know that moment when a new task appears on your horizon and you simply cannot take one more ...
Education roadmap plan for 2024, showing month-by-month breakdown of learning and development strategies
Projects
Performance
Maximise Team Productivity: Tools and Guidelines for Effective Organisation with Roadmaps, Projects, and Tasks
Getting the right things done with your team. How do you effectively break down long-term objectives...
Visual representation of a team activity framework from ManagerHacks, focused on envisioning future goals.
Strategy
Team Building
The Headline of the Future: A Creative Exercise to Build Your Team’s Vision
A few days ago, my team and I gathered for a strategic workshop to shape the future of our Customer ...
Communication
Meetings
How to Run Efficient Team Meetings Using Notion
The problem is not new but the solution is still not clear to many of us. Don't be part of the problem.
Headline of a Confession series - your team copies your behavior
Communication
First Time Managers
Performance
When My Behavior Became the Team’s Blueprint: Lessons in Leadership
Confession Time: As a manager, it took me the too long to accept that team members will copy my behavior.
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