Two Managers, One Team: Making Co-Management Work 6 | 20

May 22, 2024

Learn how to navigate the complexities of co-management by aligning different management styles, fostering clear communication, and maintaining respect. Explore strategies for effective feedback exchange, team leadership, and relationship building in a co-managed environment. Practical tips for implementing Radical Candor with multiple managers to ensure a cohesive and productive team dynamic.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Co-Management Styles with Radical Candor

01:34 • 11min

Balancing Compassion and Accountability in Team Leadership

12:10 • 14min

Enhancing Co-Management through Feedback and Acknowledgment

26:31 • 3min

Effective Feedback and Relationship Building

29:54 • 5min

Practical Tips for Implementing Radical Candor in Co-Management

34:54 • 3min

Kim, Jason, and Amy address a listener's question about the challenges of implementing Radical Candor within a co-managed team. They dive into how differing management styles can impact team dynamics and explore strategies for aligning co-managers to foster a cohesive and productive environment. The discussion includes a role-play session illustrating potential conflicts and resolutions, providing listeners with practical advice on maintaining effective communication and respect between managers with contrasting approaches. Tune in to learn how to navigate the complexities of co-management while upholding the core principles of Radical Candor. Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.

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(00:00:00) Introduction
Hosts Kim Scott, Amy Sandler and Jason Rosoff outline a listener’s question about implementing Radical Candor in a co-managed team.
(00:02:02) Understanding the Listener's Challenge
The complexities of co-managing a team with different management styles and the potential issues that arise when only one manager practices Radical Candor.
(00:05:40) Co-Management and Radical Candor
The implications of having differing management approaches and the importance of clear reporting lines.
(00:10:18) Role Play - Addressing the Issue
Jason and Kim role-play a conversation between two co-managers to model how to address the issue of differing management styles.
(00:18:47) Debriefing the Role Play
Hosts discuss the role play, highlighting key moments and strategies for effectively managing co-manager dynamics and ensuring a unified approach.
(00:22:40) Order of Operations for Radical Candor
The Radical Candor order of operations: soliciting feedback, giving praise, and offering criticism, and the importance of humility and mutual respect.
(00:25:34) Feedback Debt and Team Norms
The concept of feedback debt and the importance of establishing clear team norms, particularly in co-managed environments.
(00:33:44) Radical Candor Tips
Radical Candor tips for co-managers to follow to improve their collaborative management approach.
(00:35:31) Conclusion

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