I am thinking about accepting a management position and would like to know what you all consider a good boss to be
2006-06-10 12:48:22 · 7 answers · asked by Michelle 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
The only way for you to know what makes a good boss is for you to remember what it was like being the "underdog". I've worked for a lot of nice people but they were terrible bosses because they forgot what it was like to be in my shoes. When I accepted a management position I tried not to forget and things ran so much smoother for me. The people that worked for me seemed much happier too.
2006-06-10 12:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by ashley 1 · 9⤊ 0⤋
My boss at the moment is great, the best I've had.
- She's approachable
- She genuinely listens
- She is quietly aware of what we're all doing.
- She's fun; we can have a laugh with her, and now and again go for a drink or meal as a group and she just joins in (though it's in the back of all our minds that she is Boss!!!)
I think it's down to personality really, there are techniques out there but think of "The Office": some people just can't carry off the techniques because their personalities get in the way!
Best of luck if you accept the new position!
2006-06-10 12:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by Roisin N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good boss is fair and always listens without necessarily agreeing. Be available to listen.
I find that people I supervise respond well when I praise at least twice as often as I correct. If correction is necessary I try to let them know what they are doing right before telling them what they need to correct. I then find a time later in the day to comment on another thing they are doing right.
Also show yourself as a part of the team. If extra hands are needed to preform a task, offer yours.
2006-06-10 12:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person with good communication and human relations skills. Someone with a lot of patience, alot of time and good business knowledge.Someone who is willing and capable of taking charge, but is also willing and capable of doing the job.
2006-06-10 12:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by firedup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please DO not have favorites. I work at a gym and my managers have favorites. That does NOT look good and its just flat out rude. Just go in and give everyone a shot and a chance. Be your self too. Good luck!
2006-06-10 12:51:16 · answer #5 · answered by colinsmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a who boss cares about they employs help them if they need help and see they're point of view of something
2006-06-10 12:51:51 · answer #6 · answered by believerchick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that knows how to deligate so well that they have no work to do them selves other than supervise!
2006-06-10 12:51:19 · answer #7 · answered by lavito 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋