What is the difference between good and bad management styles? What makes one person an effective manager while the next person does a poor job of managing?
The biggest reason is that the effective manager understands that people respond differently to different styles and it is impossible to please everyone with one particular management style. That person also knows that just as there are certain traits that drive most people away, there are certain skills that most people can appreciate, respect, and even admire.
Take leadership, for example, probably the most important skill a manager can develop. It is a trait that, when well implemented, positively effects all aspects of the business. A manager with good leadership skills will always look to do what is best for the team as well as the company. They will encourage all team members to express their ideas and contribute to the group. This fosters an overall feeling of inclusion and involvement.
Good managers listen to the input of others and know when to step in and take charge, and when to hold back. They have the ability to motivate the team to get the job done correctly and on time without degrading anyone in the process. A good leader is also willing to accept constructive criticism and make any necessary changes or improvements.
Being a good manager goes beyond the boundaries of business best practices. It requires combining traits like patience, confidence, perseverance and wisdom with skills like leadership, communication, and public speaking. And when all of these traits and skills are put together, the result is a manager that can not only get the job done, but also builds morale and brings the team along with them.
Like most skills that are worth having, best management skills require time and practice to develop and maintain. A good set of management courses from Dale Carnegie Training is a great way to start developing skills like leadership, communication, team building, and public speaking. Once you have the basics of these skills mastered and spend time putting them into practice and shaping them into unique, personal traits, you can be a manager that is respected and admired by both peers and superiors.
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