Managing Managers

In this section, you’ll find tools to help you manage managers, define role expectations, and build relationships with staff through skip-level meetings.

Where to Start

Resource Type
Tool / Template

Managing Managers Toolkit

This toolkit contains an overview of the tools in your management toolbelt and a checklist of the skills, behaviors, and practices to spot for when managing managers.

5 min read
Resource Type
Article / publication

Six Tips for Managing Managers

Management is both a technical and a relational skill. As the manager of a manager, you’re paying attention to the outcomes they lead their team to achieve and how they relate to their staff in the process. Here are six tips for managing managers.

5 min read

Additional Resources

Resource Type
Article / publication

Six Tips for Managing Managers

Management is both a technical and a relational skill. As the manager of a manager, you’re paying attention to the outcomes they lead their team to achieve and how they relate to their staff in the process. Here are six tips for managing managers.

5 min read
Resource Type
Tool / Template

Managing Managers Toolkit

This toolkit contains an overview of the tools in your management toolbelt and a checklist of the skills, behaviors, and practices to spot for when managing managers.

5 min read
Resource Type
Tool / Template

Manager Expectations Sample

Whether you’re a senior leader or a middle manager, you can use this tool to get aligned with your team about management expectations and responsibilities. 

10 min read
Resource Type
Article / publication

Making the Most of Managers’ Meetings

Tap into the collective power of your managers with effective managers’ meetings! Here are 5 tips for running them effectively.

3 min read

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