Management Tips For Success

A successful manager needs to apply three things to his or her team.

·      Create alignment

·      Communicate value

·      Foster accountability (Wells, 2013)

A manager who is able to create alignment ensures that his or her employees have unity. Alignment will help them accomplish the company’s goal as a team. A manager can help create alignment by doing team-building exercises. Trust and respect is built when co-workers work closely together (Wells, 2013).

 Managers need to understand the value that each individual brings to the organization. As a manager you need to know what motivates certain employees and encourage them this way. Giving monetary raises is not motivation for everyone. Most of the essentials for a successful company are free like trust, hard work, respect, feedback, purpose, and integrity (Wells, 2013) (Ramsey, 2013).

Accountability is the frame for the organization. Accountability starts by a code of conduct and expectations. When accountability is enforced in an organization, it, helps employees manage themselves, because they know what is expected from them and when (Wells, 2013).

When managing an organization remember to have everyone on the same page by creating alignment, knowing everyone’s value to the organization, and do not be lenient on accountability. These three tips can make the difference between success and failure.

References

Ramsey, R. D. (2013). Money isn't always the answer. Supervision, 74(4), 3-5.

Wells, J. (2013). 3 ways to better manage your staff. Natural Foods Merchandiser, 34(12), 30.

Reasons Why Your Coworkers Hate You!

How do you know if you are a professional employee? According to David Ingram, first, you need to know your job inside out; second, be able to learn new things and adapt; third, have great communication skills; and fourth, be an honest employee. The last step to being professional is being an action-oriented employee.

 Nobody likes a coworker who does not know what he is doing. Knowing your job is extremely important to being professional. The employee who does not know his or her job inside and out will be the one leaving extra work for others to pick up. No one likes doing extra work; so, be a professional and know what is expected from you. (Ingram, 2014)

How many of us get used to the routine and hate it when management wants to implement something different and new? It might be difficult to adapt and learn new things, but we must put our best effort in making it work. With new technology and regulations changing all the time, we need to be flexible and open minded to new ideas. (Ingram, 2014)

Communication is essential in any job! No one likes talking to a wall; so, do not be one. Communicate; let your coworkers and management know your concerns, suggestions, and needs in your work area. Individuals who communicate effectively have a higher chance of promotion (Ingram, 2014).

Finally, the last step to showing professionalism and being liked by your employer is being action-oriented. Action-oriented means you do not wait to be told to do something; you do it because you know it has to be done. This is why action-oriented is one of the most sought out traits in an employee (Sundheim, 2013).

Being professional is essential so that your coworkers do not hate you. Remember to know your job, adapt and learn new things, communicate effectively, be honest, and be action-oriented. These traits will ensure your success as a professional employee.

References

Ingram, D. (2014). The qualities of a good & professional employee. Small Business - Chron.com. Retrieved 25 September 2014, from http://smallbusiness.chron.
com/qualities-good-professional-employee-10963.html

Sundheim, K. (2013). 15 traits of the ideal employee. Forbes. Retrieved 25 September 2014, from http://www.forbes.com/sites/kensundheim/
2013/04/02/15-traits-of-the-ideal-employee/