Statement

Planning

Making sure that employees at different levels have clearly defined roles

Determining what milestones a project needs to meet so a product launches on time

Choosing to cater to customers with specific needs rather than to attempt to reach the widest possible range of customers

Requiring employees to remain within a fixed budgetary limit when purchasing supplies and travel for the company

Meeting one$-$on$-$one with subordinates to discuss their strengths and opportunities for improvement