“Rounding”

Good leaders ROUND on their employees.

How:

Good Leaders round (think “management by walking around”) to connect with their employees. Daily rounding should be a part of every leader’s schedule. Rounding is more than making an appearance — it involves talking with employees about what is going well and what is not; it is about soliciting their input and having one to one time to grow your relationship, while supporting their development and “ownership” of their work.

Practice:

1. Schedule time on your calendar every day that you are in the office to round on employees in the departments you manage.
2. Make sure you follow up with them and close the loop if there is an open discussion item, concern or request.

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