Even experienced and well trained managers can make stupid mistakes in managing their teams. They, however, differ from the stupid managers in the fact that they can perceive their mistakes and correct them. What kind of stupid mistakes occur most frequently and how to learn from them?
1. You automatically assume that people pay attention to you
The fact that your audience is silent when you speak does not mean attention. Ask questions and ask each team to summarize what you have agreed on.
2. You leave your team to cope alone
It is not enough to set goals and ask your team to meet them. You should ask your people how you can help them.
3. You hide yourself behind e-mail
Think about whether solving complex situations face to face would not give your people a better example. Prepare for difficult negotiations solve them with the people involved personally.
4. You bet on fear as a motivating factor
Stick to the rule not to say your people anything that you would not say to your wife. Do not scream, rather consciously try to show negative news from their bright side.
5. You rely on what your people tell you
Prefer to look in the mirror and answer the questions like: Do you know what you expect? Do you tell your people clearly what you expect? Can your people trust you? Do you take responsibility for the actions of your team? Do you reward your people for their feedback?
6. You mikromanage
Just as you would not tolerate ten phone calls a day from your children, do not ask the same from your subordinates. Excessive control from the mananager leads to fear in decision-making. Lead your people to independence.
7. You do not listen
Look at your people and answer the simple question: Do you know what are they currently engaged in? If not, you either did not ask them or you did not listen to them. Practice active listening.
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