What have I learned in 6 months of management? Part 2

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Jumping to Conclusions - By Howard Miller

The second answer written:

My employees seem to perform better when they believe I am watching what they're doing.

I didn't take this as a negative, that my client was micromanaging or managing by fear. Yes, there are managers who do these and it might work in the short term but it won't last. After all, when the mice are away the cats will play. At least if you lead by fear or micromanaging.

A successful manager has employees who work even when they aren't there.

I took my client's statement to mean when employees know their managers are watching, it shows the manager cares about what they do. They know their manager will be there to support them and help provide alternative solutions when needed.

What actions does a manager execute so an employee will know they care?

It can be listening more to them, talking to them, meeting with them regularly.

The underlying theme is taking time. Taking time when you think you don't have time.

When you manage to take time to manage:

You have a better understanding of what each of your employees need from you
You can be less reactive
You show you care

And if you are performing as a manger, most employees want to perform as well.

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Howard Miller teaches management skills to new managers, seasoned managers, entrepreneurs and executives. He is on the faculty of AMA (American Management Association) and teaches courses including Skills for New Managers, Increasing Managerial Effectiveness, and Successfully Managing People). Topics include delegation and motivation methodologies, conflict, how to deal with difficult people, understanding values and behavior, feedback and listening skills.

Clients include mid-range to large companies such as the IRS, Blue Cross Blue Shield, IBM, state government, public school districts, and non profit organizations. Howard also does executive and business coaching with the Ken Blanchard organization.

Howard is the author of two book; You're Full of Shift, which contains short stories which demonstrate shifting difficult situations to opportunities and The Manager Trap: 13 ½ Pitfalls to Avoid which showcases common traps and pitfalls managers fall into including using a 4 letter word beginning with F that they should avoid!

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