Typically a middle manager would have quite a big responsibility for making it happen. It depends upon the type of organization and the way top management expects the results.
So how to rock as a middle manager? Well, Here are some tips:
- Demand clear, specific goals from your boss.
- Pull the work that matters.
- Ask your boss tough questions which challenge dominating premises.
- Do your best to fulfill those goals.
- If your boss guides you about ‘how’ to achieve the goal but you have a different idea, insist. Brainstorm and conclude. But once concluded, commit to it.
- Define clear, specific goals for your subordinates.
- Demand excellence. Convey that anything less than excellence will not be tolerated.
- Ask your subordinates tough questions, which make them discover new ways of achieving the goals.
- Inspire your subordinates to ask you tough questions.
- Inspire your subordinates to pull the work that matters.
…and you’ll rock as a middle manager.
Utpal Vaishnav is a lifelong learner, entrepreneur and author. On PMCraft , Utpal writes about his experiences and learning on Project and Program Management. Interested in Agile? He also runs a Scrum focused blog. He is passionate about personal development and he shares his personal development experiences at Self Help Zen. Visit www.utpalvaishnav.com/about to know more about him or follow him on twitter @utpalvaishnav.
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