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Following the data: the research behind great managers (Google re:Work)

Google re:Work · rework.withgoogle.com Free Intermediate

Google's research into what its best managers do, the work known as Project Oxygen. For a founder running reviews for the first time, it is a list of the behaviours to measure yourself on: coaching, regular one-to-ones, clear goals and career conversations.

  • Regular coaching matters more than the annual review itself.
  • Career development conversations are part of a manager's job, not HR's.
  • Ask your team to review you on the same behaviours.
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  1. How do I run performance reviews in a small company?

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