If you want to be a better manager in 2010 and beyond, here are 10 ways to do it. In the process, you will boost morale and productivity, improving your chances of achieving your goals.
Read, print, post in a prominent place.* Use it as a discussion list in Managers Meetings.
If you are really daring, give it to those you manage and ask them to rate you on each one!
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1. Be clear about your vision. Share it often and enthusiastically.
2. Be clear about company values. Let them be known. Live them.
3. Make goals and expectations clear. Write them down. Break them into small parts or steps.
4. Monitor and celebrate progress frequently.
5. Give undivided time and attention to each team member. Know his/her goals and help him/her achieve them.
6. Look for people doing things right. Let them know you noticed.
7. Invite input and feedback on process, procedure, problems, mistakes, etc.
8. Listen more. Talk less.
9. Expect a lot — of self and others.
10. Make work fun.
copyright 2010 – Business Class Inc
*Print Screen or print this PDF set up for 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper (vertical or portrait orientation).
