BE A BETTER MANAGER

1. Manage expectations up front

In order to perform, people need to know what is expected of them. Expectations for timeline and results need to be clearly defined up front. Individuals should certainly have input but you, as manager, may define a more precise process for them to follow. How much flexibility you allow will depend on the capabilities of the individual. 

2. Give continuous feedback

Players at all levels need feedback on their effectiveness. Feedback may be focused on specific tactics and details of how they are doing to help them grow, or may be more strategic rather than tactical, if that person is capable.

3. Advise and don’t dictate

When managing people you should strive to act as an advisor, not a dictator. Your goal is to listen and then give guidance with the expectation that they will come to the right conclusion. This is the best way for them to learn and grow. 

4. Avoid micromanagement

Micromanaging an individual is frustrating and can be highly toxic for your organization. People need to have a level of autonomy to operate their own way. Your focus should always be on the results of the team’s performance and greater productivity.

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THE SECRET OF THE NAVY SEALS – ‘MAKE YOUR BED’

It’s called celebrating small victories, or small successes.

You see, people are motivated by success, therefore, to stay motivated, simply create successes.

In a talk given by US Admiral William McRaven he begins by saying, “If you want to change the world start off by making your bed.” At this point there is much laughter, until he expounds on what he means.

From the time you open your eyes you begin ticking successes and achievements off your list of things to do, let’s call them ‘tiny goals’, starting with making the bed. This gives you a sense of achievement, causing you to complete another small task, then another. By the end of the day, that one simple task completed will have become many tasks completed.

McRaven also stresses that that this highlights the fact that the little things in life matter, that if you can’t get the little things right then you’ll never get the big things right.

And if, by chance, you have a miserable day, you’ll come home to a bed that is made, and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better.

A tick on a to-do list can be a celebration, even if it is just a cup of coffee. It doesn’t have to be big, it just has to be celebrated and we each will have our own ideas on that.

This principal works equally well with individuals and teams; in personal and business environments; at all times, with all ages and across gender.

So start now, it will make a difference

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You can see McRaven’s full speech at: https://youtu.be/U6OoCaGsz94 

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SURVEYS SHOW TODAY’S GREATEST SKILLS GAP IS SOFT SKILLS

Deloitte Access Economics predicts that two-thirds of all jobs will rely on soft skills by 2030.

  

Soft skills consist of productive personality traits that characterize relationship abilities.

These skills include communication abilities, language skills, personal habits, cognitive or emotional empathy, time management, teamwork and leadership traits.

In the workplace, soft skills are considered a complement to hard skills, which refer to a person's knowledge and occupational skills.

In most jobs, hard skills alone are not enough to be truly effective. A salesperson with an unrivalled knowledge of their product and market will have little success if they don’t have the interpersonal skills needed to close deals and retain clients. A business manager needs to be able to listen to employees, have good speaking skills, and be able to think creatively. 

Thanks to cutting-edge technology, tasks that require hard skills are continuing to decline, making soft skills key differentiators in the workplace.

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Terri Codd MCF Corporate Training & Life Coach: 076 751 3556: coddterri@gmail.com: terricodd.blogspot.com