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Manage staff closely enough to know they are completing their
work, but not so closely that you stifle enthusiasm or creativity.
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Share the credit when things go well, and accept most of the
criticism/blame when they do not.
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Don't invite your staff or co-workers to meetings that they do
not need to attend
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Don't ask people for advice if you don't plan to use it.
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If you use someone else's ideas, give them credit for their contribution.
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When delegating, if you cannot make a job sound interesting,
at least take the time to make it seem important.
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Remember that you can accomplish more as part of a team than
you ever could alone. For this reason, it is critical to foster
a sense of teamwork within your department.
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Try not to overreact when a subordinate delivers bad news. Doing
so is a recipe for problems. If you "shoot the messenger" you
can almost guarantee that bad news will be buried rather than presented
quickly so it can be dealt with effectively.
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Congratulate subordinates who bring complex problems that are
outside of their expertise or areas of influence to your attention.