Management 101

Max Wenneker
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Are you a people manager? Do you feel like you don't know exactly how to get the best from your team? I have led teams big and small in one of the most challenging managerial environments: fast-growth startups. In this podcast I break down the basics of being a great manager and leader, and some common pitfalls that even the most seasoned managers fall into.

  1. How To Onboard A New Employee

    07/03/2024

    How To Onboard A New Employee

    After the actual interview process, the onboarding process is an employee's first true exposure to your company. A good onboarding process leaves a lasting good impression and sets up the employee to make a quick impact. On today's episode of Management 101, I talk through what makes a successful employee onboarding process, and also the typical mistakes managers make during onboarding that they don't realize are holding back their teams.

    38 min

  2. 18/01/2024

    How To Use Performance Metrics, KPIs, and Goals

    Whether you're a first-time manager, owner of a business, or a seasoned founder or executive, the only way you can run your business or team effectively is by first understanding its performance through numbers. In today's episode, we dive into how to numerically measure the performance of a business or team, how to track and communicate those numbers, and how to set effective goals based on them.

    34 min

  3. 12/12/2023

    How To Manage Change In Your Company

    The only constant in the corporate world is change. How a leader implements change in their company, though, is the difference between success and failure of that company over time. Do it well and the company continues to innovate or be relevant while retaining and engaging its employees. Do it poorly and any one of those things doesn't happen. In today's episode of Management 101, I discuss what good and bad change management look like, and how to do more of the former and less of the latter.

    43 min

  4. 28/11/2023

    What Makes A Good (and Bad) Founder or Business Owner

    Founders and business owners come in all shapes and sizes, but there are some clear common themes amongst those who find success and those who struggle to manage their business. In today's episode, I explore what makes a good and what makes a bad founder or business owner with Chrissy Donnelly, the founder of Cultivo, a consultancy and coaching service for startups.

    59 min

  5. 15/11/2023

    The Most Frustrating Mistakes Managers Make Without Realizing It

    Every manager makes mistakes. Sometimes these mistakes are easy to identify. Sometimes they're not. The most impactful mistakes managers make are often the ones that are hardest for them to recognize. In today's episode, I discuss a few of the most frustrating mistakes that managers make, how to recognize that they've occurred, and what to do about them.

    33 min

  6. 18/10/2023

    How To Hire Even Better Talent

    Filling your team with great talent is essential to being a successful manager. But hiring is hard, particularly for first-time leaders, as it requires a number of skill sets, including effective planning, coordination, and self-awareness of one's own blind spots. In today's episode, I'm joined by a hiring and recruiting expert, Dane Zink of Product Hiring House, who discusses with me the most important components to a good interview process, the best sources of talent, and how to identify candidates who will fit your company's culture.

    46 min

  7. 04/10/2023

    Enabling Better Decisions With Data

    The most successful teams and companies use data to make better decisions. But how should a manager or company leader think about getting data into their teams and decision-making processes? In today's episode I'm joined by a data and product expert, David Shapir, who helps me break down the best ways to think about gathering data, using it, and enabling teams to improve their decision-making abilities.

    58 min
  8. In the Management Arena and Trying Stuff

    13/09/2023

    In the Management Arena and Trying Stuff

    In this episode of Management 101, I am joined by Executive and Leadership Coach Spencer Fertig, and today we're trying something different. Instead of diving deep into one topic, we covered seven. The result is something like Pardon The Interruption, but about 83% less contentious and 20% more comical. Today's topics:Hourly workers vs salariedManaging upwardManaging Gen ZConflict resolutionThe career mountain vs the career ladderHandling layoffsCrisis management

    58 min
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Are you a people manager? Do you feel like you don't know exactly how to get the best from your team? I have led teams big and small in one of the most challenging managerial environments: fast-growth startups. In this podcast I break down the basics of being a great manager and leader, and some common pitfalls that even the most seasoned managers fall into.

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  • Creator
    Max Wenneker
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Max Wenneker 2022
  • Show Website
    Management 101