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Everything starts from the top. Here are a few tips for the manager who wants to lead a productive and supportive team
Managers have a challenging job. They are in charge of people, tasks — and expectations. They are leaders, and they are responsible for the outcome of a service or product. With all of this weight on their shoulders, it can become difficult to remain productive while trying to check on the productivity of team members.
Both are important to the success of the company. When employees start their eight-hour day without direction or instruction, it can quickly become a waste of time that affects a company’s bottom line. The same could be said about a manager. A misguided manager will struggle with the day, including planned and unplanned tasks. Such chaos in the manager’s office easily spills to the rest of the team.
It’s true — everything starts from the top. If a manager want to lead a productive and supportive team, there are several ideas to consider.
Whether you bring out the full-size desk calendar or add the details to a calendar on your phone, there is great value in planning your day — and your team's day.
This may seem daunting, but over time, it will become easier to map out your days. Some rhythms are consistent and become daily tasks. Other to-do items may be seasonal or project-specific. From the top of the workday until it is time to drive home, put it in the calendar.
Here are things to consider:
It is challenging to be productive if you are trying to do it all. If you are wondering where you should start, take another look at your job description. Write down the essential tasks that you alone must do. For the other tasks, empower your team to lead those responsibilities. There are many benefits of delegating, but the main highlight is the freedom to focus on what’s important — and do it well.
To get a better idea of delegation, consider these best practices:
While asking your team for support, you are modelling leadership. Leaders believe in their team.
If you want productivity to become a habit, you have to stay consistent. Start by going back to the basics of following the plans in your calendar. Start your day at the same time or write in your to-do list every day. Knowing what you are going to do and when you are going to do it are the most important details to decide during the day.
Remember: your team is watching. As they see your healthy habits, they may follow, too. If you are struggling with productivity, remember to start small. Commit to setting small goals and doing them well. Then, just take it one day at a time. It’s worth the wait.