5 Key Things Managers Should Avoid

According to a report, only 10% of managers have what it takes to be a great manager. If you’re a manager wanting to be in the top 10% club, avoid micromanaging, poor recruitment, being indecisive, being stuck in your ways and being judgemental.

Great managers are hard to come by. A recent report from Gallup explains that great managers possess a rare combination of five talents. They motivate their employees, assert themselves to overcome obstacles, create a culture of accountability, build trusting relationships, and make informed, unbiased decisions for the good of their team and company. 

According to the report, only 10% of managers have what it takes to be great managers. If you want to be in the top 10% club, don't do these things…

1. Micromanage

Controlling and monitoring everything in a team, situation, or place usually results in a manager losing track of the bigger picture and annoying the team by being overly controlling. Despite this, many business leaders use this method to ensure that tasks are performed in specific ways without realising that it can limit businesses and prevent employees from contributing in ways managers can't. 

Micromanaging can also be highly damaging to trust and make employees lose the desire to do anything. 

Employees should be employed to make their own decisions and contributions to your company. Hire people for their abilities to contribute, not simply to act like robots. Leaders should want ideas and empower their teams to create positive and productive workspaces.

2. Poor Recruitment

Insufficient recruitment can destroy any business; it is nothing without its people. Establish what qualities and skills are more critical to your company and hire people based on your weaknesses.

Hiring people is one of the most important decisions a manager can make, and it can be detrimental to any business if it's done wrong. If you're unsure where to start, consult an executive search firm that can guide you in the right direction. Invest in getting your hiring right.

3. Being Indecisive

Leading with decisiveness strengthens your business and increases people's trust in you. Trusting your instincts and making decisions is better than sitting on the fence. That's not to say leaders should make rash decisions. Making informed decisions helps people to be more decisive, so leaders should arm themselves with information and data. 

4. Being Stuck In Your Ways

Leaders who refuse to change, evolve, and adapt ultimately fail. Leaders must be open to quickly changing directions in a world of fast and dramatic change. Having an open mind is an excellent way of presenting a company in a positive light internally and externally.

Being open to new ideas keeps your brand fresh and relevant. This helps your business and culture, encouraging people to express their thoughts and ideas.

5. Being Judgemental

Making quick and limiting judgements can hinder your business and drive away great people, including potential candidates. 

Be open to everything by understanding and listening. Once you understand a person or a business, you can decide. As we've mentioned before, informed decisions are the only ones you should make. 

 
Oakstone International

Oakstone International is a SaaS and Fintech specialist executive search firm.

https://www.oakstone.co.uk/
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