Promises, promises. Have you ever heard your employees say this as an assessment of the managerial approach? Why have some managers not yet learned to stop making glib promises or proposing ideas which never see the light of day? The About Management website has prepared a few tips on how to act instead of talk.
1. Be a model example. Do you wonder why others do not follow you or do not do what you say? Be a role model of what you expect in others. If you create a rule or change a process, be the first to follow it, others will follow.
2. Be part of the team. Do not always be the only one, who leads. Your team will appreciate that you are able to encourage leadership from other members. A round table where everyone has an equal footing is a better example for your team meetings.
3. Achieve your goals together. Help others fulfill their expectations, as well as your goals. Make sure that everyone gets well-deserved rewards for the success of the teams work.
4. Deeds follow words. Make sure that when you say something, you immediately start transforming words into practice. Make sure that your intentions are clear so it will be easier to reach your goals.
5. Create a commitment to the organization not only to your individual tasks. Your company is not here just to generate money. Promote the values and culture of the organization using all methods of communication including, discussion at the meetings, corporate blog, intranet, social networks and so on.
6. Communicate strategically. Keep your communication channels open to strategic individuals so expectations and goals are always clear. Build your credibility throughout the company via strategic conversations with specific people on specific topics.
7. Discuss with senior managers. Talking to senior managers about following established rules can be very challenging, but for the rules to be effective, they must apply to all managerial levels. Top managers must give each other feedback and be accountable for their behaviors.
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