Poor delegation of work
As The Muse states, at the beginning almost every manager struggles to delegate work appropriately. They think they can do everything themselves and leave only smaller, less important tasks to subordinates - tasks they believe cannot be spoilt. But this is a big mistake: sooner or later it will mean the team will fall far short of its full potential.
Micromanagement
The desire to know everything about whatever subordinates are doing is natural for managers, and all the more so if they are just starting out on their management career. However, it is a habit every manager must gradually break; otherwise, they risk being guilty of micromanagement.
Inauthentic people management style
Every manager has a role model. But it is a big mistake if they try to imitate it to excess or rely too much on tips from books and articles. Your management style should, first and foremost, be authentic, natural and reflect your personality.
Insincerity
Managers are often insincere with subordinates as they do not want to "scare" them unnecessarily. So they often promise the impossible or paint situations too rosily. This too is a mistake. In the long run, it pays more to be honest and describe things as they really are.
Trying to maintain the status quo
Many managers do not like to take on new, big projects; instead, they try to stick to known paths and maintain the status quo. This applies especially to new managers. However, maintaining the status quo at all costs can lead to stagnation, which has a negative impact on the team.
Neglected strategic planning
Every worker, and managers in particular, may find themselves so overwhelmed by the daily routine that they have no time to stop and think about visions and long-term strategies. However, managers cannot afford not to have the time for this because they must not neglect strategic planning for the whole team.
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