This document outlines an agenda for common sense management techniques for developing employees. The agenda includes building commitment, managing performance, providing feedback, using SMART performance plans, mentoring, coaching, and delegating. It then discusses moving from conventional wisdom to common sense management, noting that people generally don't change internally but may change due to external calls for change. It suggests paying most attention to top producers rather than weakest members, and treating different employees in the way they want to be treated.