I want to be someone that people like to manage.

6 Comments

1. Aurora MeyerFebruary 3,2022 at 4:26PM UTC

   I firmly believe in autonomy with support. As a manager this means, I first hire people with the skills, talent and curiosity necessary to do the job. Second (more importantly) I make sure to the best of my ability that my team is set up for success. That may include work environment and tools, space to do the work without interruption, time to collaborate as needed and that I have availability to answer questions and eliminate roadblocks my team encounters.

   I have found it easiest to manage and work with employees who are consistent in getting their work done, in a timely manner, constantly learning and honing their current skills. Once you're comfortable in your position you can start asking for stretch projects and offer assistance to others on your team.

2. AlisonFebruary 17,2022 at 7:32PM UTC

   I absolutely agree! I'll add to this that communication quickly when issues arise help continue to build trust.

3. AnonymousFebruary 3,2022 at 8:09PM UTC

   I keep my boss informed on my work, I let them know if there are challenges to getting my projects completed on time and I keep my calendar updated so they always know my availability. Otherwise I do my job well and keep drama out of my lane.

4. Dr. Linnie CarterFebruary 5,2022 at 2:30PM UTC

   The high-performers on my team use tools (checklists, for example) to perform their job duties effectively and efficiently. They offer solutions instead of expecting me to always do so. They are antiracist and empathetic. They make me aware of problems when they first occur - no matter how minor the problems may seem. They anticipate my needs based on their professional experience, critical-thinking skills and instincts. They exemplify the organization's core values - in words and deeds. They feel comfortable making mistakes and do not beat themselves up for doing so.

5. Liz MilneFebruary 6,2022 at 4:33AM UTC

   When I was a manager the one thing I wanted to hear was people's thoughts on things: 'I like the new policy of choosing a break time at the beginning of my shift' or 'ugh, these new shirts are so itchy' or even, 'Katy and Dimitri are dating now' - no rule against it, but I would put them on separate shifts to make sure they weren't distracting each other instead of working!

   Communication about things I could use to improve the work environment - priceless!

   And makes for happier staff: Liz listened and now we've got nice soft shirts, will work even harder for her! :P

6. Joanna PoeFebruary 6,2022 at 2:24PM UTC

   I am 100% remote with occasional visits to the office when we're running a program. I try to make sure my manager never has to ask me the status of a project - I report on it (via chat or email, depending on the project) before they ask so that our weekly one-on-ones are actually productive working time / leisurely chats instead of just listing out stuff that I'm working on.