Do you manage a staff? A large staff? A small staff? It doesn't
really matter how big your staff is. Good managers are really hard
to come by. Many managers aren't groomed for the job; they become
managers through promotions. Some are inadequate in the area at
best; others are downright tyrannical and leave destruction and
substantial attrition in their wake. Then there are those people
that are very strong managers. You know them because they have
happy and productive teams; they have virtually no turnover in
their group, and they have a high performing staff. What are some
of the principles of good managers? Here are some examples of the
guiding practices that make for a good manager:
Delegate: It's ok to delegate tasks. In fact,
your staff wants you to delegate. They want to grow both
professionally and personally;...
