Demonstrating Fairness as a Manager

Strategies  to demonstrate fairness in managing direct reports.

Fairness techniques
TechniqueAction
Practice open communicationShare information with direct reports
 Be clear and specific about requirements
 Acknowledge and respond to questions and concerns
Treat people with respectDemonstrate respect
 Use active listening
 Be empathetic to direct reports
Use a neutral decision-making processBe consistent in applying standards
 Give employees input into the process
 Share the rationale for decisions