Chapter 4: Fair Trade – An “F” You Should Be Proud Of

In this episode from Pamela Hackett's book Manage to Engage, our hosts discuss how Hackett advocates for "fair trade" in management, arguing that equitable treatment and opportunities foster employee engagement. Hackett emphasizes the importance of fairness ("fair dinkum," "fair go") as a foundation for building trust and encouraging discretionary effort. Key strategies include actively managing through regular check-ins (1.5.30), providing coaching and support, and collaboratively solving problems. A "fair trade log" is introduced as a self-assessment tool to track time investment in various activities, promoting a shift from traditional command-and-control management to a more connected and engaging leadership style. The chapter ultimately aims to inspire managers to cultivate a workplace where employees feel valued and motivated to contribute their best work.You can learn more from the book published by Wiley: Learn what ‘Color Your Day’ is, the Eight Active Management Behaviors that help you manage to engage, and where 1.5.30 fits in.We hope you enjoyed this free learning experience. Follow Manage to Engage Author, Pamela Hackett, on LinkedInBuy the book Manage to Engage, How great managers create remarkable results, on Amazon or where all great books are sold.Manage to Engage. How great managers create remarkable results is published by Wiley.