EFFICIENCY & BUSINESS MANAGERS
The changing work environment is demanding for the managers as they shuffle between multiple tasks to get the work done effectively from their teams.
Many believe that leadership is an acquired skill, while some believe it is innate but developed over time. Whichever may be the case, one thing is for sure that not everyone possesses leadership traits and a good manager is far more difficult to find than we realize. In spite of knowing the importance of putting the right person in charge, most companies fail to find the right talent.
The work pressure and the ever changing work environment is demanding for the managers.
Having said that, we all know that improving your leadership skills is in your own control. All you need to do is to study what some of the best leaders do and learn from them. So what is it that a great manager needs to do to drive excellence among his team members? Let’s find out.
Feedbacks:
In today's digitalized age that's so closely connected and fast paced, employees often feel the performance feedback that they get is not fair or accurate and is normally delayed till the appraisal process. A regular, fair and precise feedback from the manager at regular intervals and open mindness towards taking feedbacks from employees can make a lot of difference in driving excellence in the workplace.
Employee Strengths:
By emphasizing on the strengths of an employee reinforces high performance enabling behavior. It also helps them to identify where and how to contribute their efforts within the team. On the other hand, focusing on the weak points will result in reduced performance and engagement from the employees and is not recommended.
End Results:
The employee must be informed well in advance of the expectations in a project they are involved. The managers should be able to convey this with clarity. Clarity on the definition of success for the team is far more important than the annual plans of the companies. As a manager, your team members look up to you for direction to ensure that their daily tasks are in line with the organizational goals.
Skills:
The pace of business demands that employees stay abreast with the changing work environment. Focusing on the needs of the future than what has already been accomplished can prove to be far more beneficial for the individual as well as the company. Feedback that incorporates the skill requirements of the future is more important as it can bring manifold benefits for the company in the future.
Future Growth:
Employees need to know that the company has a sincere, credible and realistic development plan for their career. But development plans alone do not serve the purpose unless the managers show genuine interest and commitment in career development of their team members. This little move can help enhance the performance of employees far more effectively than any other means.
Great managers are dynamic, they possess a variety of skills seamlessly integrated into a single personality in the workplace. These here are some of the more widely practiced skills by managers who have excelled at driving excellence. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula to make a great manager appear out of thin air. All you can do is practice and learn with each experience and you’ll find your own managerial skills that help you drive excellence in the workplace.