Managing People

As a manager, one of your key responsibilities is to work with your team members in order to help them reach their full potential. This means taking the time to understand their work styles and motivations, and then using that knowledge to provide guidance and support.

Are your team members trained sufficiently? By ensuring that your team members have the skills and knowledge they need, you can set them up for success.

Are your team members motivated? Have you provided exciting challenges, offered opportunities for growth, or simply showed appreciation for a job well done? Everyone has different work styles and motivations, why it’s important to take the time to understand what makes each team member tick.

Is it clear for each team member when they are a success?

Managing a team also necessitates the ability to direct team members in a way that keeps projects on track while also taking into account each individual’s work style and motivation. Those who are successful in managing people have usually honed these skills through experience and/or trial and error.