Leadership
Leadership Training Can Pay Huge Dividends for Midsize Companies (via HBR)
There are many constraints for mid-sized companies, acting as barriers to developing emerging leaders; however, equipping those leaders with valuable skills can really pay off later. (1) Design the program to address urgent problems. (2) Growing = add resources to get revenue; Scaling = increase revenue without changing much. (3) Train in the real world, not just in the classroom. (4) Ensure that students win, too; tie it to career growth. (5) Pass on the culture and the skills/frameworks.
A Manager’s Guide to Holding Your Team Accountable (via Software Lead Weekly)
This post covers why accountability usually takes a back seat, how to hold someone to account (with example questions), giving people specific feedback (situation + behavior + impact), and how to make accountability and feedback more the norm.