I would like to share some tips to complete the journey from manager to an effective manager. We do MBA or have a degree in management then it seems very easy to be a manager. We got job and journey ends. Is this a good end? No I do not agree with it. Manager-ship is very charming position but our carelessness will leads us to the lower position or may be outside the office. No position is permanent remember.
A mark of a good manager is to be able to provide consistent motivation to his team encouraging them to attain excellence and quality in their performance. A good manager is always looking for ways to improve production and standards. Here are five management skills you can develop as a leader in working to create a quality effective team.
1. Observation
This is an important aspect that often gets neglected due the demands on a leader’s time and schedule. Observation and regular visits to the work environment are a priority and should be scheduled into the calendar. Observing employees at work, the procedures, interaction and work flow is foundational to implementing adjustments to improve results. To have credibility, a leader needs to be seen and be known to be up to date with what is happening in the work place.
2. Monitor Employee Performance
Employee performance needs to be monitored in mutually accepted ways. Policies and procedures need to be clear. Conferencing should be on a regular basis and not just when there is a problem. Assessments and evaluations should not be merely all formality or viewed a necessary paperwork to be done and filed away. Individual and group conferencing should be undertaken not only to monitor performance, but with the expectation of on going professional development and support. There should be frequent encouragement and clear criteria for on going goals both for the group and individual.
3. Good Decision Making
Good management is characterized by the ability to make good decisions. A good manager considers all the different factors before making a decision. Clear firm decisions, combined with the willingness and flexibility to adapt and adjust decisions when necessary, create confidence in the manager.
