%% ### Todo - [ ] Maybe add a description to each section of how this looks if done well. - [ ] Alternatively, add evaluation questions, such as: "Do I have a trusting relationship with each direct where I can bring up everything?" - [ ] Brainstorm additional resources and systems/routines for each section - [ ] E.g., the learning plan that I'm using in coaching (worksheet) %% This is a list of resources and suggestions on people management. I've divided the topic into categories that seemed sensible to me, but I'm aware it's just one of many ways to organize things. One particular alternative that I like is provided in the took [[The Leader Lab]], where the authors distinguish between small management-related behaviors and more complex ones. This approach seems particularly helpful for deliberate practice of management skills. #### Onboarding - Systems and routines: - Daily meeting in the first 1-2 weeks (possibly start and end of day) - Possibly: Rough 3-month onboarding plan - Resources: - [[How to onboard a new employee]] - [Advice on people management from EAG – Michelle H & Ben W](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/EtriigKZ6CYt4Afet/advice-on-people-management-from-ea-global) - [EA management resources](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i7v_CfAY9QSTguI3AfvYTFNmrEdmb6V4eeZZQiQEsLI/edit#gid=0) #### Relationships - Systems and routines: - Weekly 1-hour meeting with each direct - Possibly: Regular team meeting - Possibly: Regular non-work social events - Resources: - [[Connect]] - [[High Output Management]] - [[The Effective Manager]] - [[How to supervise employees]] - [EA management resources](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i7v_CfAY9QSTguI3AfvYTFNmrEdmb6V4eeZZQiQEsLI/edit#gid=0) - [The unreasonable effectiveness of one-on-ones – Ben Kuhn](https://www.benkuhn.net/11/) - [[How to have a productive conversation]] #### Prioritization & planning - Systems and routines: - Weekly 1-hour meeting with each direct * [Monthly goal-setting and evaluation](https://danielkestenholz.com/goal-setting/) - Resources: - [Notes on “Managing to Change the World” – Peter Wildeford](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/dpjCwMwKEPqK3TPnC/notes-on-managing-to-change-the-world) - [[The Making of a Manager]] - [[The Leader Lab]] - [[How to supervise employees]] * [EA management resources](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i7v_CfAY9QSTguI3AfvYTFNmrEdmb6V4eeZZQiQEsLI/edit#gid=0) - [[12 – The Elements of Great Managing]] - [[Essentialism]] - [[The Lean Startup]] - [[HBR Guide to Project Management]] #### Delegation - Systems and routines: - [Productivity system](https://danielkestenholz.com/minimalist-productivity-system/) that keeps track of delegated tasks - Weekly 1-hour meeting with each direct - Resources: * [[High Output Management]] * [[The Effective Manager]] * [[HBR Manager's Handbook]] * [Notes on “Managing to Change the World” – Peter Wildeford](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/dpjCwMwKEPqK3TPnC/notes-on-managing-to-change-the-world) * [[The Making of a Manager]] - [[How to supervise employees]] - [EA management resources](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i7v_CfAY9QSTguI3AfvYTFNmrEdmb6V4eeZZQiQEsLI/edit#gid=0) #### Feedback & evaluation - Systems and routines: - Weekly 1-hour meeting with each direct - Regularly set aside time to engage with directs’ work * Performance reviews every 3-6 months - [Issue log](https://danielkestenholz.com/issue-log/) - Resources: - [[Connect]] - [[The Effective Manager]] - [[HBR Manager's Handbook]] - [Notes on “Managing to Change the World” – Peter Wildeford](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/dpjCwMwKEPqK3TPnC/notes-on-managing-to-change-the-world) - [[The Making of a Manager]] - [[How to supervise employees]] * [How to Give and Receive Feedback](https://danielkestenholz.com/how-to-give-and-receive-feedback/) - [[12 – The Elements of Great Managing]] - Quarterly performance reviews ([self-appraisal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RplA9-WNBQXO2cyvLre0jjS75oQ2uP3uDRPR-rRhULY/edit#), [manager evaluation](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kKzSfjFMQEe7_oq5sd2pqqlQh3tn1lAoILUZBIEkzbk/edit#)) - [Notes on performance reviews – Manager Tools podcast](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_qp8k9YzgeUcO2wjBXDBvQS7OpJQDKV0XKkx1Qhvukc/edit?usp=sharing) #### Coaching & development - Systems and routines: - Weekly 1-hour meeting with each direct * Performance reviews every 3-6 months - Resources: - See [[Coaching (Index)]] - [[The Coaching Habit]] - [[The Leader Lab]] - [[High Output Management]] - [[HBR Manager's Handbook]] - [[The Effective Manager]] * [Notes on “Managing to Change the World” – Peter Wildeford](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/dpjCwMwKEPqK3TPnC/notes-on-managing-to-change-the-world) #### Other references - Michael Aird maintains a [management reading list](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-1eTsE3pskXWCFcR1LYpC9h9aCECX6H5aMW9seZVA84/edit#). - For an overview of people management as a career path, see Probably Good's [profile](https://www.probablygood.org/profile-people-management). - For a comprehensive and thoughtful guide to people management, see Open Philanthropy's [guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACwvfpA-IztpE77vIpFA8obCxArYHsbsw0lICf8LZ7o/edit). --- Created: [[2022-12-15]] Type: #index