As important as the decision is to hire and work with the right manager (or be the right manager as well), a Gallup poll reveals that companies fail to choose the right person 82% of the time. Gallup concludes that executives continually struggle to unlock the mystery of why performance varies so immensely from one workgroup to another.
The key finding in the article for me was the identification of five key talents of great managers:
- They motivate every single employee to take action and engage them with a compelling mission and vision.
- They have the assertiveness to drive outcomes and the ability to overcome adversity and resistance.
- They create a culture of clear accountability.
- They build relationships that create trust, open dialogue, and full transparency.
- The make decisions that are based on productivity, not politics.
Keep this list handy. It can be used as a checklist when selecting someone to manage, or to help you manage a project. It is a trigger to provide direction on any project. And it also makes a good checklist for your own performance goals.
The grass is returning. May it not grow under your feet. Happy spring everyone!
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