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May 2022
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#278 How to be a good manager

THE SQUIGGLY CAREER
About this episode

Managers have a significant impact on people's engagement in their work and squiggly careers can often feel like it makes the job of being a good manager even harder. This week, Helen and Sarah go back to basics on the 5 factors that make a 'good' manager and share 3 ideas for action to support managers in their role. They discuss the importance of aligning the contributor with the contribution, saying what people don't see and showing your working when making decisions.


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4. Read our books 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach You'


For questions, feedback or just to say hello, you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com




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