what's the best way to be a good manager and a good new employee?

Question

I just got hired on as an office manager for a new company I've never worked for before. I want to be the best manager I can be.

Answer 1

A good manager must have an open ear to the employees. Set up at time to speak with each employee and ask then if they have any ideas to improve the productivity of the company. You may be surprised that the front line employee know more on the inter working of a company then the management. Let then know that what is said in your office stays in your office and unless they want you to share the conversation. Ensure that training and equipment to do the job are in place and step back and let them do what they were hired " their job". DO NOT micro manage.

Answer 2

The best way to be a REALLY good manager is to remember that the position does not mean you are any better that any one else; you're not above any one-- you just have more responsibility. Keep your head level and do not let it get inflated. If another employee offers a suggestion on something, don't ever immediately dismiss their comment as stupid or tell them they are wrong. The best response would be to thank them for their input and tell them you will give it further thought. I've seen way too many NEW managers get the big head and fall. Don't let it happen to you. Don't be afraid to ask for and seek help when in doubt! Good luck to you - and keep it real.

Answer 3

Treat everyone fairly, don't be a push over but don't be mean. Never raise your voice or speak critically to an employee in front of anyone.
Everyone has personal problems that will affect their work, if someone is abusing your company nip it in the bud but make allowances for some personal issues. It is a fine balance but when you allow one employee to abuse the company by coming in late, leaving early, personal phone calls, stretching breaks and lunch or calling in sick when they aren't it bothers the other employees. It is hard to see when it first starts if it is excessive but when they know you noticed they will tend to try harder. If you ignore them they will push the limits. Take personal phone calls in a year you will have to make at least a few but you shouldn't need to make one every week. If you find someone planning a wedding or trying to raise children or have a romance on company time you need to speak to them. Tell them you understand an occasional personal call to make a doctor appointment or something but the company phone shouldn't be used for personal calls because it disrupts others even if you are not busy yourself. Don't let problems build, nobody should be surprised at a performance review.

Answer 4

Get to know your people. Find out what each person does and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Have one-on-ones with each person.
Taking the time to do this is invaluable. Explain to them that you want to get to know them so the team can succeed.
Find out what the company's values are and demonstrate them with passion.
Keep your employees up to date with what's going on in the company, think about creating your own newsletter or "Heads Up" email.
Talk to upper management and see what kind of social events are planned. Ask them if there are provisions in the budget for special perks, like a pizza party or BBQ delivery for lunch.

Hope this helps.
Mike

Answer 5

STUDY PEOPLE. When you understand people, you put yourself in a great position to be successful.
I can share an ebook with you but it's MLM based...it outlines exactly HOW to study people and there's nothing in it being sold to you...just generic...I"m not sure if you'll be interested..I won't bother posting the link here.