Great managers are an incredibly valuable asset to a company, not only can they motivate teams, drive a business forward and increase productivity levels, they can also make your company a great place to work and reduce employee turnover.
But what skills do managers need? How should they inspire their teams? What can they do to boost their authority within their company?
Here are 14 tried and tested management tips from 14 experts.
1. Take time to coach
Petal Bovvell-Proffitt, founder of DISC Bodhi:
2. Support employee progression
Tim Toterhi, TEDx speaker, ICF certified executive coach and founder of Plotline Leadership:
3. Empower employees
Alex R., General Manager at Team Building Hero:
Just under half of the IFP audience we surveyed said the desire to empower employees was one of the most important characteristics of a good manager.
4. Be proactive with self-development
Ravi Tangri, CEO and Chief Rocket Scientist of Chrysalis Strategies Inc.:
5. L.E.A.D.
Tameka Williamson, Executive Leadership Strategist:
6. Motivate your team
Autumn Campbell, Certified Financial Planner at The Planning Centre, Inc.:
40.5% of the IFP audience we surveyed said motivating your team was one of the most important characteristics of a good manager.
7. Think about the future
Timothy G. Wiedman, D.B.A., PHR Emeritus:
8. Listen
Deborah Sweeney, CEO of MyCorporation.com:
9. Show empathy
Robert Eyler, Manager at RMS US LLP:
10. Be consistent
Stirling Cox, Partner at LunaNav:
11. Be knowledgable
Tammie Childs, Co-Founder of Branded Bridge Line:
12. Be relatable
Ian McClarty, President & CEO of PhoenixNAP Global IT Solutions:
13. Communicate effectively
Marialuisa Curran, MBA, Chief Strategist at Infinite Owl:
70.3% of the IFP audience we surveyed said good communication was one of the most important characteristics of a good manager.
14. Share words of encouragement
Rich Franklin, Founder and President at KBC Staffing:
Access the latest business knowledge in Management
Get Access
Insights for Professionals
Insights for Professionals provide free access to the latest thought leadership from global brands. We deliver subscriber value by creating and gathering specialist content for senior professionals.
Comments
Join the conversation...