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What Makes an Effective Manager?
Effective management has always been a key part of the working life of employees. If sufficient management is lacking, it is easy for teams to lose motivation, enthusiasm, and productivity, which can lead to professionals seeking new opportunities. The relationship between a manager and their reports has a direct impact on the morale and success of the team.
It is often said that people don’t leave businesses; they leave managers, which is why it is so important to get this relationship right. If an individual doesn’t feel supported, or can’t have open and constructive conversations with their manager, it is likely that they will get frustrated in their role. This will have a flow-on effect regarding their performance at work.
Manager is not only responsible for a team’s output, but they are also responsible for supporting the individuals within their teams. This means understanding what drives and motivates them, what their strengths are, and how to guide them in areas they need to develop. Great leaders are good communicators and display a high level of emotional intelligence.
So, what are some behaviors that a good manager displays and what should managers be doing to encourage the best performance from their team?
