Strategies to demonstrate fairness in managing direct reports.
| Technique | Action |
|---|---|
| Practice open communication | Share information with direct reports |
| Be clear and specific about requirements | |
| Acknowledge and respond to questions and concerns | |
| Treat people with respect | Demonstrate respect |
| Use active listening | |
| Be empathetic to direct reports | |
| Use a neutral decision-making process | Be consistent in applying standards |
| Give employees input into the process | |
| Share the rationale for decisions |