What great managers do differently

 

“A good manager is not a person who can do the work better than his men; he is a person who can get his men to do the work better than he can.” – Frederick W. Smith

You would do anything to earn the opportunity to become a manager right? What makes you yearn to earn this tag? Is it just the respect that comes with the title? or is it the added responsibility that comes with it? or, is it simply the feeling of satisfaction in achieving a career milestone?

Well, I would say that it is the combination of all these feelings that pushes you hard to rise above your peers and take charge of one of the most crucial positions within the organization. Always remember that a good manager must keep a fine balance between his team members' need and requirements, their well-being, and aspirations and focus on the organization’s goal and objective. As a manager, you are solely responsible for both the success and failure of projects as well as the performance of your team. Today in this blog I would like to take the opportunity to share the qualities that make a good manager.

They align organizational purpose with team goals – Currently, we all are going through massive changes, competition, and technological innovations. Great managers are always dynamic, and they know to adjust and adapt to the latest developments. They not only tell their teams to do tasks but also tell them why they need to do what they are assigned to do. Good managers help their teams to understand the value of their work and how it is vital to achieving organizational goals.

They demonstrate empathy – Empathy is one of the main drivers of the overall performance of a manager.. Empathetic managers are aware of their employees' feelings. They have a good understanding of how their teammates are feeling, which allows them to communicate effectively and solve difficulties quickly. As a result, their team members have greater faith in them, and the managers have more opportunities to create rapport, which fuels team performance. Good managers can build personal ties with their personnel through empathizing with them.

They delegate tasks effectively – Good managers delegate tasks and split responsibilities as per the potential and talent within his/her team. They allow their team members to learn new skills and develop strengths. This contributes to a significant increase in overall organizational efficiency and time management. Assigning essential assignments also helps team members develop confidence in their talents, which encourages them to work more.

They set clear goals and expectations – Clarity is the pathway to solid results. Good managers are very clear and detailed about what they want from their people. They don't issue broad and ambiguous directions, therefore there's no room for uncertainty. Good managers have a clear understanding of what they anticipate from each person, depending on their aptitude and capability.

They make communication a priority - Effective communication is essential for not only maintaining pleasant working relationships but also completing tasks successfully. Good project managers are the first to notice this and devote their time and energy to ensure that communication runs well throughout the project.

They leverage the latest technology – Smart managers know that technology makes work more efficient. In fact, they are the first to seek out technological solutions that would make life easier for their workers and increase productivity.

In a nutshell, being a manager is all about handling not just your work but your team with great responsibility. You can’t become a great manager overnight. You need to actively make efforts to improve and be consistent. So, are you ready to take the steps necessary to become a good manager?