[Performance] How do you work with managers who are strong technically but weak at people management?

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I try to start from the reality that being strong technically does not automatically prepare someone to manage people well. A lot of technically strong managers were rewarded for individual expertise before they were asked to lead through feedback, expectations, conflict, and consistency.

So my approach is usually practical and specific. I do not...

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