How do you best grow your subordinates? One approach is with a Player Lineup.

This is a short and simple document where you track the learning and growth needs of your subordinates, for use in your 1-1 coaching conversations AND when planning holistically for the growth of your team.

The TXL training toolbox contains many useful tools -- but we only include tools that repay you 10-to-1 in time and energy saved and performance improved.

Here we examine which managers should use the Player Lineup, when, and why -- and help you decide if it's right for you.

Key point - if you're taking over a new team, this tool can be incredibly valuable.