HAPPY NEW YEAR TO LEADERS AND MANAGERS
Posted by : OptîmanceThe headlines offer lots of free advice. There are many articles focused on how each of us can be smarter, happier, and healthier in 2008. Some articles are focused on our money and what we ought to do with it. Some articles are focused on our bad habits and how we can fix ourselves. Then we have articles focused on how we use and waste our time.
It’s the time issue that struck me as relevant today. At our most recent Age Impact series, the question of how one leader used her time started a conversation. What are some time management behaviors that seem to separate top leaders from others? How do the best managers utilize their own limited time?
The best take the time to manage down. Top leaders take the time to connect with subordinates. The best managers take the time to listen to those working for them. Top leaders know what subordinates are thinking.
We have witnessed falling leaders and managers when they’ve lost touch with their subordinates. We’ve seen leaders lose out when they’re focused entirely on their own superiors. We’ve seen managers lose support from lack of communication with subordinates.
Sherri Elliott, SPHR of the Elliott Consulting Group, reports that exceptional leaders are rare. “Leaders need to see the organization from the employee’s perspective. They need to make it easy and rewarding for employees to express themselves and their ideas, and they need to figure out how and when to delegate responsibility. Keeping your employees in the dark is not a good measure of control, it creates distrust, and managerial silence needs to be eliminated.”
“It has been my experience that many leaders fail to recognize the positive impact of sharing their great moments–often called challenges or perceived failings,” says Sharon Roberts of Roberts & Roberts, Executive Team Development. Sharon indicates “I urge leaders to immediately begin encouraging their subordinates. It is so important for leaders to be totally present when interacting with an employee whatever the amount of time is allocated.”
What do you think? Is it appropriate for managers and leaders to spend 20% of their time, 40% of their time, or 60% of their time connecting with subordinates? Should managers set aside a portion of their schedule for subordinates? What portion of each day should leaders dedicate to subordinates? Would you agree that managing down is critical?
Here’s to better leaders in 2008.
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