BEING A GOOD MANAGER

Being a manager has its challenges.  Here is a brief list of 20 characteristics of a good manager.

A good manager knows his staff and their capabilities.
A good manager knows how to encourage and motivate his staff.
A good manager knows how to show appreciation to each staff member.
A good manager recognizes that productivity can be increased
by as much as 50% by switching the tasks of two staff members.
A good manager recognizes good workers and knows that ‘piling on’ tasks
will not only increase stress and pressure on the individual,
but will also hamper his efficiency on the current tasks assigned.
A good manager takes time to listen to his staff (even the things he doesn’t like to hear).
A good manager “hears out” suggestions from his staff.
A good manager knows that he is not better than his staff,
but just has a different set of task responsibilites than they do.
A good manager looks for the positives in each staff member (especially during reviews).
A good manager knows when a staff member “needs a break”.
A good manager is sensitive to each staff member’s personal life and needs.
A good manager will be supported by an appreciative staff.
A good manager will assist each staff member with setting and achieving goals.
A good manager will assist each staff member with evaluating their performance.
A good manager doesn’t identify himself as a boss, but rather a coach.
A good manager is a leader.
A good manager supports his staff at all times.
A good manager knows how to organize priorities and assist his staff with theirs.
A good manager is consistent.
A good manager is impartial.