The Manager's Answer Book

Building and Managing Your Team

SO MUCH HAPPENS between hiring and firing. In fact, before hiring, managers have to select the right employees, then bring them on board and set expectations and goals. Managing a team of people is a complicated process and the most important part of a manager's job. To maintain a good staff, you need to motivate them through recognition and rewards, provide feedback, and ensure that their skills are up to date. The topics in this section address these issues and more.

Question: How can I be sure I am hiring people with strong leadership skills? We seem to be struggling. Are there any suggestions or success factors ...