I've been managing people for quite some time now. Over time one develops their own style and credo. In no particular order, here are twelve things I've learned.
- If everything is an emergency then nothing is.
- If you rely on line-of-sight tasking to assign work, everyone will avoid you.
- Respect your teams time away from you. This includes the lunch hour.
- Micro-management is a sign of distrust. If you have to do it then do you have the right people? Or is it just you?
- A well run team will continue being successful without your constant interference.
- Remember you are dealing with adults. Give them the goal, answer their questions, get out of the way.
- A goal has both a tangible result and a time frame.
- There are two ways to deal with your time regarding orders from on-high - Funnel or Filter. If you are a funnel, why are you even there?
- Success and Failure are both addictive
- Provide your team with the tools they need.
- Have their back and they will have yours.
- Remember these are people, not pawns. They know which way you are treating them.