This article is titled “15 Tips for New Managers,” but it could just as easily be titled “Checklist for Managers.” Whether you are in your first month of management or a grizzled veteran, it holds a great deal of value for you.
Source: the balance careers, August 21, 2018. Link. Use the Four Magic Words: “What Do You Think?” This is a favorite quote from management guru Tom Peters. Asking your employees for their ideas is the ultimate display of respect and empowers them to solve their own problems.
INSIGHTS: Your direct reports have plenty of friends and don’t need another one. You’re their boss. Act like it.