To Manage Everything – you need a mentor

Solutions to 100 Management problems.

People who are not in a management position do not understand how much effort, skill and knowledge are required to do the job and be a good manager at the same time.

Whilst being a manager is by and large highly satisfying, it is not easy; it is filled with a huge variety of daily challenges and stresses and takes a particular type of person to do it well. So, thinking about this, I decided to write out a list of all the things I could think of that a good manager does in any one day, it surprised me, and I think it will surprise you as well.

What it takes to be a good manager. What you need to know.

Organizational awareness

·      Understands and interprets the purpose of the business.

·      Knows who the customers are

·      Knows the stakeholders

·      Understands and develops various, different relationships

·      Is a chosen field subject matter expert

People management skills

·      Leads followers by example

·      Inspires others

·      Supports and motivates

·      Empowers team members so that they can achieve their goals

·      Mentors, assesses performance and adjusts

·      Provides feedback and always gives a reason why

·      Has honesty and integrity

·      Knows how to delegate effectively

Manages one or more teams

·      Manages team members as individuals and accepts differences

·      Knows which people are needed and those who are not

·      Understands an individual's team roles and strengths

·      Has excellent listening and communication skills

·      Builds good working relationships

·      Brings people together to solve problems

·      Builds trust within the team

·      Collaborates, bringing people together to do a range of activities

Manages, Organizes and Plans

·      Thinks tactically and strategically

·      Is at least a month ahead of their team in terms of planning

·      Has good time management skills, can effectively manage time and prioritize tasks

·      Is a problem solver

·      Uses various Work management tools like Email, Scheduler, Diary, Team, and Project Management

·      Organizes own and others’ work

Management Style

·      Traditional, Progressive, or Transformational – always aiming to do better

·      Knows about managing upwards, downwards, and sideways

·      Has leadership skills

·      Is Consistent

·      Is intelligent

·      Is patient

·      Is a part psychologist

·      Is an influencer, persuader, and a parent