Playbook for Middle Managers

You will learn the technique - identified by Harvard Business Review - as the #1 way to improve your productivity.  This technique is critical to your success and comes with several unexpected benefits.

You will learn a prioritisation technique that also helps with time management.  The 333 Method is fast and simple to use.

You will learn a time management technique that breaks tasks into time bound segments.  This proven technique will increase your productivity and efficiency.

You will learn a prioritisation strategy made popular by Project teams.  This simple tool is a must learn for any leaders with budget responsibilities.

You will learn a prioritisation technique that can be applied across projects, work streams, initiatives - even team dynamics.  This tool is extremely versatile.

You will learn a decision making technique that also allows for feedback.  One of the strengths is this technique can also be done 'on the go'.

You will learn the 40/70 rule made famous by Colin Powell.  Useful for making decisions without having all the information available.

You will learn an example of Maslow's Hierarchy that can be used as a prioritisation tool.

You will learn time management tips to increase your efficiency.  Implementing any of these will help you to manage time more effectively.

You will learn a prioritisation technique made popular by Mark Twain and Huberman Labs.

You will learn a proven goal setting strategy that can be applied across all areas of your professional or personal development. 

The SMART system is renowned globally for its focus on Specificity and Measureability - two critical components for success.

You will learn a structured goal setting technique that can be used 'on the go'.  This structure is particularly effective for anyone more heart-driven than analytics.

You will learn concepts and practical techniques to delegating.  These are designed to reduce your workload and build the capability of your staff.

You will learn an extremely powerful technique - revoicing - and how to verbally commission work effectively.

You will learn the challenges of non verbal commissioning and also the key criteria of successful commissioning.  Each of these will reduce the turnaround times and wasted resources associated with poorly commissioned work.

You will learn a concept that allows for tight definitions of success, solutions focused work, followed by measurement of your progress.

You will learn the importance and practical techniques to help you make better quality decisions - through breathing.  Managers, leaders, facilitators, public speakers will often overlook this aspect to their disadvantage.

You will learn a technique identified by Stanford University's Huberman Labs as the #1 real time way to reduce stress and anxiety.

You will learn the importance of starting strong in any speech, meeting or facilitation you conduct.  There are also examples to practice off as well.

You will learn the importance of 'Finishing strong' and ideas to implement it effectively.

You will learn the importance of pacing and pausing.  Why you should do it and when.

You will learn how to make your presentations more powerful by using slides to support you, rather than be the focus.

You will learn why vocal variety (modulation) is necessary during your presentations.

You will learn the importance of knowing your content, and how to leverage it to build your confidence.

You will learn how to relate with your audience and the importance of knowing them.  Extremely useful when presenting to higher levels of management.

You will learn the difference between Teaching and Facilitating and why each has their strengths.

You will learn of a technique that boosts your energy levels, reduces stress and anxiety.  It can be done quickly and provides many benefits associated with quality sleep.

You will learn the difference between stakeholders that are interested vs influential to your goals.

You will learn a technique to help you influence others.  This can be done without an existing relationship.  This 3 pronged approach is proven and easy to follow.

You will learn how to apply the SPIN technique (often used as a feedback loop) to influence others.

You will learn how to influence others when you have no authority with them.  This skill is essential for all leaders.

You will learn about behaviours that need to be supported and those which must be discouraged.

You will learn a key confidence myth buster and how to leverage other people's perceptions to your advantage.

You will learn how to build your credibility.  Many of these can motivate your staff as you implement them.

You will learn how to provide feedback in a clear, concise structure that outlines 'next steps' as well.

You will learn how to provide feedback based on the Situation, Behaviour and Impact.  This provides a clear structure to use with your staff.

You will learn a feedback method made popular by Toastmasters International, an organisation known for developing public speakers.

You will learn a simple to-apply feedback technique that has clear growth opportunities for your staff.

You will learn a technique that allows you to coach your staff along the way - rather than just 'point in time' feedback.

You will learn a feedback technique to help you give structured, concise feedback in a proven format.

You will learn a feedback technique that allows you to dive deep into issues and how to resolve them.

You will learn a range of compliments to motivate your staff.  Particularly useful for introverts or Managers that struggle with receiving compliments themselves.

You will learn strategies to deal with criticism.  This will help you maintain your confidence, emotions and professionalism.

You will learn general tips to help you give, and receive, feedback with confidence.

You will  learn the importance of delegation as a leader and 'how' to delegate effectively.

You will learn the importance of being a Problem Solver and how to encourage it with your staff.

You will learn to identify 'Quiet Quitting' - the challenges and red flags to be aware of.

You will learn to identify the causes of 'Quiet Quitting' and how to address them.

You will learn the importance of mentorship in your role.  Leaders are expected to provide this function and can massively improve team performance when done correctly.

You will learn the importance of Communication as a fundamental skill and how to do it effectively.

You will learn the importance of being an authentic leader and guidance on how to lead authentically.

You will learn the importance and characteristics of Courageous leadership.

You will learn the importance of being a visionary leader and how this can positively influence your staff.

You will learn the importance and characteristics of leadership through Integrity.

You will learn a visual that helps you to articulate 'growth mindset' with your staff.  It also highlights the importance of this approach.

You will learn the importance of consistency as a Leader and the impact it can have on your staff.

You will learn the importance and characteristics of Inspiring leadership.