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Common Mistakes in Manager-Direct Reports Communication

Common mistakes in manager-direct reports communication include: manager doing majority of the talking, wrong cadence of meetings, lack of agenda or plan of actions, falling into the status update trap, not asking well-rounded questions, focusing only on tactical needs and neglecting personal needs of the direct reports, inadequate involvement of direct reports in conversation, and inconsistent scheduling or frequent cancellations.

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