This week’s Podcast Review is about the Manager Tools Podcast.

Description: Manager Tools is a weekly podcast by Mike and Mark focused on helping you become a more effective manager and leader.

Comments: This Podcast covers management basics, the sound is great, the content is very clear and specific and the speakers waste no time getting to the point.

Most of the Podcasts are 30 minutes or less which makes them very digestable. The site also provides PDF show notes so you can take away the key points of the specific topic you need. Here are some of the recent topics covered:

- How to Set Annual Goals
- How to Schedule One on Ones
- How to Handle a Group Interview
- Basics of Calendar Management

Pluses: Great content delivered quickly, instant play site audio, RSS feeds, PDF show notes, clean and basic website, access to premium content is available if you care to pursue it.

Minuses: No archive visible or categories other than premium and basic Podcasts. I would like to see the topics covered grouped by category.

Recommendation: I really like this Podcast and think there is a great need among small businesses for management and supervisory basics. Check out the Manager Tools Podcast today.

Posted by Steve Rucinski | | Permalink

1. Lots of terrific management info found here. I like that they inject humor into their discussion. It makes them easier to listen to. Always love instant play! Site is very easy to navigate too.

   Comment by Amanda — 1/7/2008 @ 11:25 am

2. Agree Amanda! The humor makes the listen a lot easier and holds your attention. The instant play is always a big plus. Great site!

   Comment by EJMalyn — 1/8/2008 @ 6:12 pm

3. Archives:
   http://www.manager-tools.com/complete-index (Resources / Podcasts / List All Podcasts)

   Podcasts, grouped by Category:
   http://www.manager-tools.com/podcasts-by-category/ (Resources / Categories)

   Comment by Gary Slinger — 1/13/2008 @ 1:51 pm

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