The work environment is in constant change and qualities of managers leading organization also need to change. Here are a few qualities of Leadership I think help organizations succeed in today’s marketplace.
1. Lead vs Direct
Remove roadblocks for employees in order to help them succeed. The traditional idea of management was based on command and control. Employees used to work hard to allow their managers to succeed. Let the managers work to make sure their employees succeed.
2. Be aware of technology
This isn’t the same as technical expertise. Managers do not have to all of a sudden become IT professionals. However, managers do need to understand the overall technology landscape and how it is impacting the way work is conducted.
3. Lead by Example
It used to be good enough for managers to say they supported something, to approve the budget, and say “go for it.” Managers need to commit to more than just funding collaboration. They need to be the ones on the ground level using the same tools that the rest of the employees are using.
4. Welcome vulnerability
Vulnerability is about having the courage to show up and be seen. Vulnerability is part of the key to innovation and creativity. There can be zero innovation without vulnerability.” Being vulnerable isn’t about being weak it’s about being courageous; a key quality that every manager must have going forward.
5. Share
Today managers cannot believe in hoarding information. There needs to be sharing information and collective intelligence. Managers need to make sure that the employees can connect to each other and to the information they need to get their jobs done, anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
Managers should rely on employees to help make decisions instead of isolating them from this process.
These a few thoughts to establish yourself in a modern Leadership position that can enhance the organization’s success.
Perhaps you can share some of your thoughts. Let me know.
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