Managers 'must motivate but also assert authority'
Date: 19/06/2009
There are a number of dilemmas which bosses must overcome if they are to manage their teams effectively, with many middle-ground stances having to be adopted to get the correct approach, it is said.
Forbes highlighted four key areas which bosses must bear in mind when they are approaching issues in the workplace, as several situations can produce pitfalls for those who let their emotions get in the way.
Firstly, it explained that protecting underperforming workers, while it may seem natural, must be avoided in order for fairness and performance to prevail, in effect motivating employees by not demonstrating favouritism.
Gossip must, in all situations, also be avoided by managers as staying above the fray will not endanger trust, it added.
By being too much of a co-worker and not establishing authority, Forbes also noted that workers will not learn as quickly and will show weakness in approach.
Finally, the financial resource said that to boost performance, a manager must not try to do everything, instead making "direct and substantial requests" of workers which they can then treat with reward and recognition schemes for morale-boosting purposes.
According to the recent Happiness at Work Index, morale in UK offices is now at its highest since the beginning of the recession.
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