Managers are accountable for a world of duties, mostly supervisory in nature. The best bosses recognize that the people-side of a manager’s job is critical to operations. A manager is accountable for what? The Harvard Business Review defined management as “the responsibility for the performance of a group of people.” I like this explanation because it points ...
Category Management
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How does a bad boss behave?
I bet the memory of a bad boss is lurking in your work history. He was probably hot tempered or dishonest. Or perhaps she was overbearing or indifferent. Regardless of what they did, the thought of the person makes you cringe and give a sigh of relief that she or he is behind you. Peter Economy ...
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Tips for a Novice Manager
The initial months for a novice manager brings demanding learning and fearful moments. A promotion to management can result from a successful professional career. Often individuals receive no formal grooming or preparation for such a big step. Consequently, there are many hidden moments of doubt and insecurity. To help mitigate the apprehension, here are two articles with informative tips for the first-time manager. Craig Cincotta ...
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Is Middle Management a No Win Position?
Middle management is a career target that most front-line supervisors strive to reach. But, in today’s business world this rung on the career ladder is depreciated. What is middle management? Middle management is a level of control that includes managers who head specific departments (account, marketing, human resources, etc.) or business units. Typically, they have two management ...
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Tips for Increasing Productivity By Removing Distractions
Managing productivity is a key responsibility of leaders. A team leader oversees the workloads of others while handling her/his personal production. Often there is a climate of interruptions and distractions that clash with the ability to focus on tasks and projects. As a supervisor you should come to the fore and seek ideas to alter ...
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Make Your Meetings More Effective
Meetings are a way of life in the business world. They control how we do business today. They are so prevalent that each working day 11 million meetings occur in the U.S. Busy professionals attend an average of 62 meetings a month How do meetings benefit us? They are critical for management and communication. Some of the ...