Management Team Quarterly Meeting Agenda: Warehouse workflow Holiday schedules and hours for next week Annual performance review deadlines ERP system maintenance Monthly sales results CEO: Thanks for coming to the meeting today, guys. We have a lot to cover, so let’s get rolling. We’ve got … Read more

Sent: September 17, 8:00 a.m. From: Chuck, Sales Team Manager To: Tom, VP of Sales Subject: Account Assignment Tom, Hey man, we need to talk. I’ve been asked by the team to call a meeting with you to discuss how you’ve been assigning accounts across … Read more

Sent: September 17, 8:00 a.m. From: Curt, Founder & CEO To: Tom, Director of HR Subject: Annual Stack Rank Tom, I heard the management team went through the first phase of stack ranking last week. I would have liked to participate, but I am sure … Read more

Sent: August 8 From: CEO To: Department Heads Subject: Stack-Ranking Deliverable Department Heads I want to see all of your rankings for your employees in my inbox by Friday. I know you all disagree with my methodology; however, it’s not up to you. I’ve listened … Read more

Sent: October 1 From: Scott, CEO To: All Employees Subject: Business Travel Rules Hey guys, Just want to clarify a few things—btw, I know you’re not all guys and I should probably change that greeting, but hey, I built this company and I’m not going … Read more

Sent: August 8th From: CEO To: Extended Management Team Subject: Leadership Retreat To all, I’m very excited to share the agenda for our leadership retreat coming up in two weeks. First of all, our destination is a total score! We were able to schedule this … Read more

Sent: March 5, 6:00 a.m. From: Cindy, CEO To: Karen, Chief Strategy Officer; Steve, Chief Operations Officer Subject: Leveling the Playing Field Steve and Karen, Good morning, you two. Hey, so I have been thinking about next week’s strategic planning session. I know you both … Read more

Team dynamics are complicated and often messy. It takes good leadership to bring out the best in each and every team member and recognize the team effort versus the effort of the leader. However, it’s not about the leader; it’s about the team, and the … Read more

Sent: September 5, 9:05 a.m. From: Ken, VP of Sales To: Barb, Sales Associate Subject: Your Performance Review Hey Barb, Sorry I’m going to be late to our meeting; I’m desperate for a coffee. Back in about ten. Text me if you want one. If … Read more

Sent: September 17, 8:00 a.m. From: Diana, Director of Human Resources To: Joe, Founder & CEO Subject: Sam Joe, I know you think the world of Sam, and he’s been with the company for going on twenty years, but this is literally the fourteenth position … Read more