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The Power of Progress Reports

Tony Mayo

Of all the management tools I recommend, one of the most effective is both very simple and very unlikely to be consistently employed—if it is used at all: the written progress report, completed on a consistent schedule. The power of progress reports to promote results and reduce anxiety is demonstrated daily, on matters […].

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A Simple Habit That Can Boost Productivity

Tony Mayo

Repeat Back & Report Back Here is a simple habit that can boost productivity in your organization. Tony Mayo Executive Coach. One client credits this technique for an 18% increase in annual revenue with a reduced headcount. It takes practice but quickly becomes second nature. Pilots and air […].

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What Trust Is

Tony Mayo

The person may sincerely promise to get the report done by Friday but she may have made too many other promises to complete our task on time. Competence – Does the person have the training, skill, experience, judgment, courage, or other necessary traits to complete the task?

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