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Running a business is sometimes like managing a football team. Team managers must consider the overarching goal of the team (to win!), while keep ing the skills and objectives of the individual players in mind. As important as having a strong vision for your business is, it’s equally important that you exercise strong management skills. Being a good manager requires good organizational skills and great people skills.
There are several characteristics that great managers have in common.
Effective managers:
• Have a clear vision of where the organization is going, as well as an ability to define the key objectives necessary to fulfill its vision.
• Keep tabs on employees and make sure that each employee is aware of their role in the company.
• Use their authority wisely. Adept managers adapt their management style to their employees’ abilities.
• Skillfully give both positive and negative feedback to employees, and deftly handle inner-office conflicts.
• Understand the needs of the company and are able to balance those needs against the needs of its employees.
• Take control of out of control situations. Effective managers provide stability and security to their employees in the midst of chaos.
• Are able to give encouragement and support to employees when they need it.
• Work to find answers to problems, admit when they have made mistakes, and work to correct mistakes when identified.
Are you an effective manager? If you aren’t yet, work on cultivating these skills and watch your business prosper. |
