Six types of managers who are toxic to a company

Being a good manager goes hand in hand with many requirements and skills. Some of these may be learned, others must be innate. Nobody is perfect, managers included. But it becomes a problem if a manager is so bad as to have a destructive impact on the team and a toxic effect on their surroundings. What types of managers should you beware of?

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Type no. 1: A manager unable to motivate others

According to Recruiter.com, a manager must be able to convey a clear vision to others that they can focus on, as well as a clear idea of what is expected of individual employees. If a manager is unable to motivate team members through these tools, it is a big problem.

Type no. 2: A manager who goes their own way

A team manager, notwithstanding certain specifics, must keep in mind the company's priorities and proceed in accordance with the values and culture of the company as a whole. They must not ignore these rules with their attitude, thus putting their employees in an awkward position.

Type no. 3: A manager who disrespects others

A certain respect towards other people is a must for a management function. Moreover, a good manager should be able to adapt to the people they are talking to at any given moment and they should treat these people with respect.

Type no. 4: A person who is not an expert in the given field

A team manager may have the best possible soft skills but a lack of theoretical, technical or practical knowledge of the given field might be a major handicap, preventing them from sufficiently predicting future developments and being an effective leader.

Type no. 5: An inconsistent manager

A team manager must not change their opinions unexpectedly and  team members should know what is expected of them. If the manager is inconsistent, has a different approach to different people, or changes their opinion, it creates a very unpleasant working environment for  team members.

Type no. 6: A person who is not a role model

This is someone who preaches water but drinks wine. The principles and requirements that a manager demands from the employees must be maintained by the manager themselves; otherwise they will lose all respect and their demands will not have much effect.

 

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