Hallmarks of a good manager
Exceptional staff are drawn to good managers. This means that managers have the ability to make their organisation the preferred employer. They have the ability to help increase market share and add to profits.
Many managers either inspire employees to perform at their best without creating any psychological distress, or they do not, causing employees to feel vulnerable and wanting to leave the organisation.
What you can do to be a effective manager in your organisation:
Motivate every single employee
Create a culture of clear accountability
Build relationships that create trust, open dialogue, and full transparency
The key to successful management is the relationship between the manager and his or her staff.
Good relationships with employees are based on trust, commitment and engagement. It is up to the manager to build these relationships for the benefit of the organisation. By doing this, managers instil employees with enthusiasm and mental energy to do and achieve more.
Attributes of a good manager
Coach staff and counsel those who need it
Seek response and feedback to all communications with staff
Know how to resolve conflicts as they arise and handle negative behaviour effectively
Delegate wherever possible
Always speak with respect to your employees
Actively develop, empower and motivate staff
Raise staff morale and be concerned for staff wellbeing
Create clear and unambiguous objectives and discuss them with staff before finalising them
Value everyone’s contribution
Focus on customers/clients and know how to improve business performance
Conduct meetings efficiently and let your employees engage
Communicate well
Remember that successful managers are great at identifying employees' strengths and applauding them every once in a while. Happy employees make productive employees. Applaud your employees' strengths both publicly and privately.