No, this isn’t a dissertation as to how to manage, the
concept of managing or anything like that. I wanted to share some quick
thoughts on basics concepts/thoughts that people miss while managing.
- You don’t have to be the smartest – This seriously bugs me, why do people who manage tend to think they need to know everything? Be humble and realize the people around you tend to know more than you. It is ok and should be encouraged!
- Know your place – yes management is a key role to come up with a plan, give direction but know that your main duty is to support your team. Make sure they are set up for success and you are the person to go to when they need support. Don’t make them feel like they are on their own.
- Be prepared to make a decision – One good way to make sure your team is dysfunctional is to hold off on all decisions. Nothing is harder for your team when they don’t know where you stand and what they should be doing. Even if your decision is wrong, at least they have direction.
- Communicate even when you don’t think you need to – I admit; this is one of my biggest faults. I assume too much and sometimes I forget that I need to share more. In meetings, emails or one on one discussions, share your points and always set expectations.
- If you are not happy, make sure they know – A very bad approach is to wait till the yearly review to tell someone they are not doing their best. You should have ongoing meetings, discussions, etc. If they think all is good, you are not doing them justice by waiting or communicating.
There is so much more to managing but making sure you are
focused on the right things and not yourself, will help large and small teams
go the right direction.
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