Management

New managers need to make the transition to management quickly. For busy managers who need information fast, check out AMA’s collection of sample forms, templates, worksheets, and advice including how to define your new role, create a productive environment, and uncover how best to communicate within your organization.

Avoid Mental Mistakes When Making Complex Decisions

By AMA Staff | Posted Aug 4, 2017 | 1 Comment

Why do most people find it difficult to make complex decisions? One obstacle is that a lifetime of decision making […]

Team Leadership: Is There a Downside to Being “Nice” as a Manager?

By Alain Hunkins | Posted Aug 2, 2017 | 2 Comments

Ken is a senior manager at a major company. By all accounts, he’s pleasant and agreeable to work with. Everyone […]

Introverts as Leaders: How to Be an Effective Manager as an Introvert

By Katy Tynan | Posted Jul 31, 2017

Are introverts just as suited to leadership roles as their extroverted colleagues? Our growing understanding of leadership tells us this […]

4 Elements of Stories That Inspire Teams to Achieve Goals

By Esther Choy | Posted Jul 25, 2017

When teams set out to achieve impressive business feats, they need a steady diet of inspiration. And the stories their […]

How “Shape Shifter” Employees Disrupt the Workplace

By Lynne Curry | Posted Jul 21, 2017

“Claire” seemed to be the perfect new hire. When corporate management visited your branch office during Claire’s first workweek, she […]

Your Customer Promise Determines Your Leadership Approach

By William E. Schneider, Ph.D. | Posted Jul 19, 2017

A company’s leadership approach and organizational culture must be designed to deliver on its customer promise. Every kind of for-profit […]

2 Mistakes to Avoid When Documenting Employee Discipline

By Paul Falcone | Posted Jul 14, 2017

What are the two biggest mistakes that employers make when documenting employee discipline as part of a progressive disciplinary system? […]

3 Lessons in Overcoming Challenges That I Learned by Walking Across Spain

By Victor Prince | Posted Jul 12, 2017

In July 2013, I walked 435 miles across Spain along the ancient Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail. Walking 15 miles […]

Networking and Career Development for the Next Women Leaders

By Katy Tynan | Posted Jul 10, 2017

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question that women leaders have been answering since […]

Improve Your Listening to Gain Better Insights as a Leader

By Kristi Hedges | Posted Jul 7, 2017 | 2 Comments

There’s a bevy of resources to help leaders speak better. It’s rare to find leaders who haven’t gone through some […]

Need Insights into a Changing Business World? Listen to AMA’s Edgewise Podcasts

By AMA Staff | Posted Jun 30, 2017

Today’s business leaders need insights and information that will help them to drive results, adapt to change, and thrive in […]

Factors Used To Prioritize Change Projects In Best-Practice Organizations

By Holly Lyke-Ho-Gland | Posted Jun 28, 2017

Best-practice organizations prioritize change projects for implementation based on set criteria around value, risks, and change fatigue. By using set […]