People Managers

Do you buy your team Christmas gift? if so, how much do you spend? I have 13 people and they six are international, I am a ceramic artist, but this year I did not get into the studio. It makes it easi… more

Would love some advice on issues with a manager. Prior to becoming manager he was known to have issues with sleeping at their desk and this still happens. HR have spoken to him numerous times. He regularly criticises … more

Today, I had to give tough feedback to a team member who’s not only well-liked but usually a strong performer. It wasn’t easy—I knew they’d take it hard, and honestly, I didn’t sleep well the night be… more

As a manager, I’m constantly focused on my team’s development. But when it comes to my own professional development, it often falls to the bottom of the list. Between meetings, deadlines, and day-to-d… more

With my maternity leave coming up in two months, I’m feeling a mix of excitement and worry. I’m responsible for a team of 10, and while I’m working to delegate tasks and ensure a smooth handoff, I can… more

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Our company is in the middle of a massive reorg, and I’ve been tasked with communicating the changes to my team. Problem is, I don’t even know all the details myself. I can tell my team is worried—the… more

I’m currently managing a team of six at a small company, and I love the influence I have here. I’ve helped shape policies, hire key players, and even overhaul our performance review process. But resou… more

Has anyone had to manage a former peer? I recently got promoted and now I'm managing my old team, including some close friends. Any advice on how to handle this transition without creating awkward… more

Hello, I have a question. My regional manager told me that she wants me to inform her of anytime an employee under me has a complaint about the company. I think this would be fine if she wanted to kno… more

Hi everyone,

I’ve applied for a Consultant role at Guidehouse in energy and have an upcoming 60-min interview with a live case exercise. I’m new to consulting interviews and not sure what to expect.

If anyone has insights on:
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It is a true rarity to get a response back these days to a phone screen, interview.

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Has anyone had to manage a former peer? I recently got promoted and now I'm managing my old team, including some close friends. Any advice on how to handle this transition without creating awkward… more

I find that team-building activities really help in creating a bonded work environment. With budget cuts, it’s been tough to plan these. Anyone have cost-effective team-building ideas that have worked… more

What do you do when you start to realize that you're tired of managing others after 25+ years?

I advocated for flexible working hours and it's transformed my team's productivity and overall happiness. Since implementing this six months ago, our project completion rate has improved by 30… more

One of my key team members, who's usually reliable, has missed deadlines for three consecutive weeks, impacting our project timeline significantly. We're at risk of missing a crucial client de… more

How active are you guys in the hiring process? Do you want to be more or less active and why?

I've been a manager for three years and I'm considering pursuing an MBA to boost my career. Has anyone here done it while working full-time? How did you manage your workload and studies withou… more

Just transitioned to managing a remote team after years in an office setting. It's a whole new world! Any tips on maintaining strong connections and keeping the team motivated remotely? How do you… more