Walk a stuck report through GROW
Select the strongest next manager move when a direct report is stuck.
A direct report owns a pricing analysis due Friday for a $250,000 renewal. In your 1:1, they say Finance is blocking them and ask you to escalate. You have fifteen minutes before your next meeting, and the renewal lead needs a recommendation tomorrow morning. COACHING DECISION What is your first manager move? Ask for the exact decision Finance needs to make Strong move. You shift from a vague blocker to Reality: the missing decision, owner, and deadline. That makes escalation more targeted if it is still needed. Escalate to the Finance director immediately This may protect the deadline, but it…
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