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English Leadership

I noticed [concrete observation]. Is everything ok?

I noticed [concrete observation] happened a few times now. What’s the pattern here?

[non-personal topic] has been on my mind. Could we have a quick chat to figure it out?

May we spend a bit of time going through your progress on [initiative]?

Do you have a few minutes to dive into [initiative] with me?

Holding people accountable and being held accountable do not seem like fun until you consider the alternatives (which are really bad). Do yourself and others a favor and learn how to do this.

https://medium.dave-bailey.com/a-manager-guide-to-holding-your-team-accountable-a05aac67294c

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