Managers are often surprised when they learn that others do not perceive their managerial style as great as themselves during evaluations of their performance. Confrontation with weaknesses in ndividual management practices can, however, be very beneficial and help managers leave bad habits. Even if you are not evaluated formally, you can improve yourself for example by avoiding typical excuses for managerial failures. Humancapitalleague.com summarized sme of the most typical ones.
"They hired me to drive a change, it is clear that everyone cannot be happy."
Were not you hired to lead the change? Managing change requires strong leadership, not only management skills.
"We have the worst corporate HR/financial/budgetary processes and procedures."
Do you really always have to follow strict procedures?
"I inherited a bad team."
And if it were not for so bad HR processes, all would be fired, right?
"I am new here and I did not go through any training."
That sounds like a legitimate objection. Every manager should, however, be prepared to take the responsibility for his own development.
"Many managers are worse than me."
Are not your kids giving you the same excuses? What do you tell them on it?
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