This list of managerial mistakes was brought by Entrepreneur.com.
Giving only negative feedback
Unfortunately, many managers give only negative feedback to their subordinates. In other words, they think feedback means correcting, explaining and criticising. While negative feedback certainly has its place in people management, it is equally important to provide positive feedback, through which the manager supports and develops subordinates' strengths.
Too little attention paid to subordinates' development
The only way many managers engage in subordinates' development is an annual one-hour review. They discuss what training the subordinate should receive in the coming year and that's all. Managers should try to help subordinates' all-round development as people, in both soft and hard skills, and in achieving their long-term goals and career visions.
Ineffective delegation of work
Few managers know how to delegate work effectively. As a result, they are often overwhelmed with work and capable of delegating only a part of the tasks. But they often do so ineffectively, which results in numerous misunderstandings, additional communication, unmet expectations, and frustration for everyone involved. Effective delegation of work is a crucial element in effective teamwork.
Little flexibility in ideas and expectations
Having a vision is a must for managers. But at the same time, they must also be flexible, able to allow subordinates space to work on tasks in their own way, and be psychologically prepared for the fact a plan may need to be changed according to circumstances. Rigidity and intransigence on the part of the manager leads to micromanagement and the inability to fulfil the maximum potential of the team as a whole.
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