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==NMC Insight==

==NMC Insight==

===Spotlight on Managers' Advice===

===Spotlight on Managers' Advice===

Thank you to all the managers who took part in last month’s NMC Check-In question. Your contributions were remarkably aligned, many of you emphasized specific core messages such as: '''Self-care first: recharge to support your team;''' '''Communicate and listen: lead with empathy;''' '''Be efficient: coordinate, streamline, focus on what you can control;''' and '''Stay resilient: build networks and celebrate progress'''. Here are a few most common and impactful pieces of advice you shared:

Last month, we asked managers: ''“What piece of advice or best resource would you share with other managers?”''

 

Your responses were thoughtful, and grounded in experience. Many of you echoed similar core messages that reflect the current daily reality of leaders:

 

* '''Self-care and resilience:''' Take time to recharge, set boundaries, and build networks so you can stay effective and support your team. Celebrate progress; big or small.

* '''Communicate and listen:''' Lead with empathy and transparency.

 

* '''Be efficient:''' Coordinate, streamline, and focus on what you can control.

 

Across the board, managers emphasized the importance of '''well-being''', '''clear communication''', and '''connection'''. Taking care of oneself, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering open dialogue were recurring themes. Many also highlighted the value of peer networks and encouraged using resources like '''EAP, Copilot''' and '''other AI tools, GCxchange''' for interdepartmental collaboration, and professional development opportunities to navigate challenges and continue evolving as leaders.

 

We’re now working on innovative ways to share all these valuable resources with you in the near future, so stay tuned!

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!Strategy & Efficiency

!Strategy & Efficiency

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|'''Pieces of advice:''' “Protect your mental health. Supporting your team starts with supporting yourself.”

|'''Pieces of advice:''' “Remember to include yourself when priority setting, supporting your team starts with supporting yourself.”

“Don’t hesitate to take care of yourself! A single day off can make a huge difference.”

“Don’t hesitate to take care of yourself! A single day off can make a huge difference.”

|'''Quotes:''' “Listen to your employees. Empower them. Lead rather than manage.”

|'''Pieces of advice:''' “Listen to your employees. Empower them. Lead rather than manage.”

“Be flexible, everyone works differently. Support employees to grow in ways that work best for them.”

“Be flexible, everyone works differently. Support employees to grow in ways that work best for them.”

|'''Quotes:''' “Eliminate redundant work before it starts. It saves time and boosts credibility.”

|'''Pieces of advice:''' “Eliminate redundant work before it starts. It saves time and boosts credibility.”

“Use AI tools to streamline processes before they do the work for you!”

“Learn to leverage AI tools into your work.”

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|'''Tips:'''

|'''Tips:'''