Traits of a Successful Manager
It’s a tricky for a small business owner to hire a successful manager, to hand over and trust certain tasks to someone else. In doing so, it’s important, even in bigger corporations, to look for those with certain traits and talents.
We’ve all had an experience with a bad manager: whether it’s someone who is controlling, one who takes more than their fair share of the credit, or who cares more about their own ultimate success than the success of the team. Whether you’re a big company in search of new talent, or a small business owner taking the exciting step of bringing in someone new to help you oversee the big picture, hiring someone for a management position can be challenging and even a little scary. So what should you look for, and how will you know whether you’re talking to a leader or a micromanager? Here’s what you need to know:
While bad managers tend to be bad in similar ways, successful managers are often good in different ways, and for different reasons. Even if you think you’re looking for someone who’s extroverted and inspirational, don’t dismiss a quiet, reflective introvert or a methodical, ultra-organized type right off the bat. Look for somebody who has principles and high standards for their work and behavior, instead of focusing too much on their style.
Questions like “what’s your greatest weakness” encourage candidates to be less than honest to avoid looking terrible in front of the person who’s doing the hiring. Get better information by asking interviewees to share a story about a time they had to break some difficult news to somebody, or a time they had to deal with an interpersonal conflict. These stories will help you to see how the candidate thinks, what her priorities are, and how she might grapple with a real-life scenario, that’s not so black and white.
Working with others is tough, even for somebody who has a knack for it. If you find a good external candidate or decide to promote somebody from within your company, don’t expect them to have it all down right away. Train them well, allow them to make mistakes, and stick with them if they’re growing and making progress.
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