What are the traits of a good manager? Effective managers are able to adapt and change their management style. Whilst we may have a default setting, being able to choose different management styles is a crucial skill for effective management. Good managers adapt their style to fit the employee and the task or circumstances at hand. This article on how to manage well explores the differences between those managers which do this effectively, and those which don’t. Taking an employees perspective, you’ll be asked to think about, ‘what makes a good manager?’ By the end of this article, you will understand how your ability, or inability, to move away from your default management style will determine your success as a …
Line Management Explained: Step-by-Step Guide
Line management. Just an overused word in a job description or an active approach to managing that builds productivity?
Management Development Programs
Your management development program guide is for directors and managers looking to develop a management training program. This 2nd Edition Guide To Management Training Programs is a useful question and answer resource for training managers, HR managers and senior management professionals. Exploring key topics it covers a wide range of common questions including: what is a management training program?; why do you need management training? how much will it cost? plus how how to deliver a management training program inhouse. Additionally, there are tips and techniques for managing a training program plus a list of training companies for you to explore hiring an external training provider.Need a Quote for Training Programs?Click here for Training QuotationsNOTE: Don’t miss this opportunity to get a …
Conflict Management Tips
How do you manage conflict at work? In this short tutorial we’ll explore how managing conflict is a critical management skill. Whenever you have a group of employees, conflict and tension aren’t far away. As managers, we are employed to manage tensions and reduce conflict effectively. This means managing diverse viewpoints to gather feedback. It means viewing tensions as a driver of innovation and change. It means seeing conflict as an opportunity if we are to be successful in managing tensions effectively. Four Key Myths on Workplace Conflict Conflict is always going to happen. It’s unavoidable. Myth Number 1 It’s clear that the world comprises different personality types, belief systems, priorities and outlooks. From personal experience, you’ll be able to …
The Key to Challenging Conversations
Having conversations which make us feel uncomfortable is a necessary part of effective line management. Thankfully, with a little insight, they needn’t be too difficult.