Category Archives: Managers

Make the Most of Your Meeting Agenda

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Sara Gray

Make space for stories. Provide space for people to share what brought them to this work, their personal history and background, and what’s happening in their lives outside of work.  People bring their whole self to meetings – whether we … Continue reading →

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Three Keys to Effective and Equitable Meetings

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Sara Gray

1.) Effective meetings emphasize purpose and identity. The purpose of any meeting should be more than getting through a list of items together.  If it were that simple, an email could probably do the trick. (If you’re calling a meeting … Continue reading →

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5 Coaching Skills Every Manager Should Use

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Sara Gray

1. Listen without judgment. Being able to listen without judgment is key to any relationship – coaching or otherwise. Two forms of listening we encourage coaches and managers to employ are constructivist listening and active / reflective listening. Constructivist listening … Continue reading →

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