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How New Managers Can Coach Underperformers Without Micromanaging
In this episode of New Manager Conversations, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the trickiest situations a new manager faces: coaching a direct report who is underperforming without falling into the micromanagement trap. Using the case of a marketing manager at a mid-sized SaaS company named Priya, they break down a four-step framework: diagnose the root cause (skill vs. will), set a transparent 'get better' timeline, use structured check-ins that empower rather than control, and document progress without turning into a paper-pusher. They also discuss the emotional challenge of giving…
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