Do Not Blame Employees for the Shortcomings of Management

1. Introduction Many managers often find themselves puzzled: they set clear goals, yet during execution, the direction seems to fade, and the desired results are not achieved. Or perhaps the tasks delegated never meet the expected outcomes. Why does this happen? Many managers attribute these issues to a lack of employee execution, but is it really that simple?

2. The Real Issue In most cases, where companies fail to meet their objectives, the problem doesn't lie in the employees' execution but rather in the management's approach.

3. My Understanding The failure of many companies to achieve their goals often stems from five significant management deficiencies during execution. These shortcomings are the primary reasons why companies fail to achieve desired outcomes.

4. The Five Deficiencies That Hinder Managers from Achieving Results Expert Wang Jianhe has summarized five common deficiencies among managers during execution that lead to failure in achieving results:

• Lack of Clear Goals: Managers fail to set clear goals, leading to confusion during execution.
• Lack of Strategy: Managers lack effective strategies, making it difficult to implement goals.
• Lack of Monitoring: Failure to follow up and correct deviations in time results in widening execution gaps.
• Lack of Coaching: A lack of effective coaching leaves problems unsolved.
• Lack of Motivation: Managers fail to motivate their teams, draining team morale.

5. Lack of Clear Goals: Clarity is the First Step to Success Setting clear goals is the first step towards achieving results. Many companies fail to achieve their objectives because managers exhibit a "lack of clear goals." Vague goals often lead to pitfalls such as being too broad, all-encompassing, unrealistic, or insincere.

6. Lack of Strategy: Assigning Responsibility to Every Team Member Once clear goals are established, execution follows. The absence of effective strategies during execution is a significant reason why goals remain unachieved. A good strategy ensures that each team member has responsibilities that match their capabilities.

7. Lack of Monitoring: Gradual Progress is Crucial During execution, monitoring and correction are essential. Managers need to have a daily focus on progress, correcting deviations promptly to ensure alignment with the goals.

8. Lack of Coaching: Lead by Example and Motivate from the Heart The "lack of coaching" by managers is another key reason companies fail to achieve results. Managers should lead by example and empathize with employees through heartfelt motivation, helping them address psychological challenges.

9. Lack of Motivation: Building a Winning Team Every team needs motivation. If managers lack the ability to motivate, employee morale will diminish. By managing performance, communicating with employees, providing timely feedback, and continuously selecting the best team members, managers can cultivate a team that achieves success.

10. Conclusion Management is not an easy or enjoyable task, but it is within these seemingly mundane details that a company steadily progresses toward its goals. Managers must constantly reflect: Have I truly understood the business? Have I avoided the five major deficiencies of goals, strategy, monitoring, coaching, and motivation? Only by addressing these areas can a manager lead their team to success.

I hope these reflections and insights will inspire you in your management journey

helping you to achieve better results.