What's absolutely amazing is that because people are very good at their jobs, businesses think these same people will be great managers. WRONG! Whether anyone realizes it or not the art of management is a craft....something that is developed and built over time and with great care. If you're a great manager you link goals to results and make sure the flow of work is consistent and flows smoothly. Great managers are people who get things done, and they can have a significant impact on your business. Being a manager is very challenging and no one day will be the same. Demands continually change, priorities shift constantly, there's obstacles to overcome, breakdowns in lines of communication, and more human emotions that you could ever think possible. Great managers are gifted and they are comfortable with the disciplines of good management.
Good managers are able to optimize their management effectiveness to increase their team's effectiveness and, ultimately, their business results. They make sure that inputs are focused and efficient, and that they constantly remove obstacles to performance that can impede efforts toward achieving business goals.
Marya Grier, President, Performance Connect
