Ways to Become a Great Manager

Workplace Management

The workplace today is complex and gigantic. An organization can have thousands and even hundreds of thousands of employees. And thousands among these employees will be a manager of some sort. However, being promoted or designated as a manager does not make one a true manager. A title does not guarantee success. You must learn the various tips and tricks to be classified as an effective manager who can lead, motivate, teach, increase productivity, and inspire your team. It's not going to happen on its own and you must work at it. If you are a new manager here are a bunch of tips to become a better manager.

Tip-1: Don't change or reorganize your team the moment you become a manager to enforce your authority. Learn why the teams organized the way it is and what each member or are sub-team does in your team.

Tip-2: Make small changes that do not make your team threatened or uncomfortable. For example, if there is a senior person who has been working as a solo employee don't immediately ask him to report to a junior less experienced than him or her. You need to be sensitive about feelings and not always shove your ideas on everyone. You need to earn the trust of every team member before they start accepting your suggestions.