In this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim Scott and Amy Sandler address a listener's question about managing a large number of direct reports (30-50), particularly in a manufacturing environment where traditional one-on-one meetings are challenging. They suggest creating an "Ideas Team" to scale listening and empower employees to address process and work-related issues, while emphasizing the importance of radical candor for interpersonal conflicts. They also recommend "management by walking around" to stay connected with the team, offering tips on how to approach this strategy genuinely and address potential employee concerns. The hosts also discuss strategies for conducting brief but effective one-on-one meetings, focusing on active listening and empowering direct reports to solve problems, and they share personal anecdotes to illustrate the importance of listening and avoiding the urge to immediately fix problems. The episode concludes with actionable tips for implementing these strategies.
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