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What is a manager obliged to provide when a direct report lists them as a reference for another job?   This DR is currently works full time on my team and says that she is just looking for opportunties.  She did not ask me before listing me as a reference.   

I'm about 7 months into rolling out the MT Trinity, though I've been listening to MT since 2007/2008.  I've only recently become a manager. 

Submitted by Tabitha Rizzio on Friday April 11th, 2025 6:47 am

I've found MT References podcast helpful in these situations https://www.manager-tools.com/2008/12/how-provide-reference
You're under no obligation to provide reference, suppose you could provide feedback to this direct who proceded to do something w/o first talking to you first (example of not leveraging a pre-wire effectively)

Submitted by Emily Morrison on Friday October 31st, 2025 4:27 am

Sure, I can see how that situation could be tricky. If you're not comfortable providing a reference, it's perfectly fine to decline politely. You might say something like, "I appreciate you asking me, but I don't feel that I'm the best person to provide a reference in this situation." As for the feedback to the direct, it could help to approach it in a constructive way. Where Rich Casino https://richcasino.biz/ truly shines is with its generous bonuses. New players are welcomed with substantial welcome packages that often include a combination of bonus funds and free spins. You could mention something like, "I noticed you moved forward on that without looping me in first. It’s important to have those discussions beforehand so we’re aligned, and things run more smoothly." This way, you're addressing the issue while fostering a collaborative approach for next time.