Help your employees help themselves.As a manager in todays business world you canamp8217t just tell your direct reports what to do You need to help them make their own decisions enable them to solve tough problems and actively develop their skills on the job.Whether you have a star on your team whoamp8217s eager to advance an underperformer whoamp8217s dragging the group down or a steady contributor who feels bored and neglected you need to coach them Help shape their goalsand support their efforts to achieve them.In the HBR Guide to Coaching Employees youamp8217ll learn how toCreate realistic but inspiring plans for growthAsk the right questions to engage your employees in the development processGive them room to grapple with problems and discover solutionsAllow them to make the most of their expertise while compelling them to stretch and growGive them feedback theyamp8217ll actually applyBalance coaching with the rest of your workloadArm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job from a source you trust. Packed with howto essentials from leading experts the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.