Behind Closed Doors

Working with Your Team

Throughout the book, Sam interacts with the people who report to him in team meetings and one-on-one meetings. He coaches, provides feedback, and delegates tasks. For guidance on when and how to coach and keys for effective feedback and effective delegation, see these sections:

• ​Guidelines for Effective Coaching​

• ​Guide to Giving Effective Feedback​

• ​Setup for Successful Delegation​

Much of the time, Sam works with people in meetings. For information on improving one-on-one and team meetings, see these sections:

• ​Making One-on-Ones Work​

• ​Run Effective Meetings​

• ​Facilitation Essentials for Managers​

Part of managing lies in building relationships and understanding what’s happening in the group; take advantage ...