Gunjan Doshi

Came across a good compilation of common sense tips for people management. Link Here.

My only issue with the article is that they call it rules. Management can never be rule-based. It has to be customized to every context, person, team, culture, business objectives etc.

In particular, I enjoyed reminding myself of the following 10 from the list:

1. Get to know your employees. Learn more than just their names. Get to know your employees’ family backgrounds, likes and dislikes. Doing so will make you more personable.
2. Never discuss employee matters with their co-workers. This kind of gossip always gets back to the person and will make you look unprofessional.
3. Keep your promises. Barring some catastrophic event, you should always keep promises you make to employees, especially about pay and benefits.
4. Learn when to step in. Some problems might resolve themselves if you just let them be, but you need to be aware of times where you’ll need to step in and take control of a situation.
5. Take the blame. If you’ve made a mistake, fess up. It’ll give you more time to work on fixing the problem instead of talking your way out of taking the rap.
6. Rise above the crisis. Learn to separate yourself from the problem and rise above the fray. You’ll be able to think more clearly and make a better decision on how to rectify the issue.
7. Lead by example. You can talk until you’re blue in the face, but the best way to get a point across is to be the model to emulate. Let employees follow your lead.
8. Make sure expectations are clear. Be sure that each member of your team knows what their specific responsibilities are. This will save time and prevent tasks from being overlooked.
9. Make a difference to your employees. Don’t just be a generic manager — stand out as a leader and role model for your employees.
10. Remember that ethics matter above all. Be honest and reliable in all of your business and personal relationships.

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