Part of my work over the karatay bayan partner years has been to help managers and executives be more effective and became leaders. Most come on their own but some are sent for help with specific problem areas where they are seen as lacking and they must improve. I will spell out some helpful management strategies used by effective managers that I try to help develop with them in our sessions. They seem like common sense but are often lost track of or worse have never been learned. A key thought for all of us is that one is never too old to learn and not to manage by this maxim will eventually do you in professionally as a manager or executive.
Strategies on how to be a better manager/executive to become a leader in any organization.
1. Accept responsibility for things that do not work out. Bad luck and the past are not excuses. With a team effort, focus on solutions, enjoy the challenges and overcome them.
2. Make sure expectations are clear with no doubt. Mission needs to be the same for everyone.
3. Help people to their highest possible level. Be a coach and always encourage and be positive.
4. Act with integrity yourself as you are the model of behavior. Only hire high performers. Take your time. Hiring is critical to failure and success of your organization.
5. Manage your time and help others do the same.
6. Be constructive with criticism.
7. Use humor.
8. Always learn, read, be open to new ideas, try new tings, listen, be helpful, be accessible and always be positive.
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