A manager's guide to working with challenging site construction teams
A manager's role can be all encompassing. You get more responsibility! You get to manage teams! You get to shape and implement the goals of your company! But you may also find yourself constantly confronted with overseeing challenging people and situations - and no clue how to address them. While the direction of a manager's response may depend on the problem and specific people they're dealing with, there are a few best practices they can follow to better address them. The team at Wrike have created this helpful infograph with advice for managing difficult team members. Even if you're not encountering these issues today, or you're not currently managing someone, these tips are definitely worth keeping in mind for future projects. .
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