When managers reduce their performance coaching, it can lead to poorer outcomes for their teams. Employees across the performance spectrum, particularly average performers, thrive under consistent coaching and support, which fosters motivation and improvement. Modern employees seek managers who are engaged in their professional development, offering guidance through challenges and celebrating successes. Continuous, proactive management not only improves performance but also enhances employee retention by creating a sense of purpose and engagement in their roles.
At some point during their careers, many managers ask: "At what point can I back off and stop managing my direct reports so closely?" The reality is that when managers pull back on coaching ongoing performance, that is when they begin losing their team's best efforts.
The best employees today want managers who know who they are, know what they are doing, and are in a position to help. They want managers who spend enough time with them to teach them the tricks and the shortcuts, warn them of pitfalls, and help them solve problems.
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