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The essence of management is to bring out the best in your team
When discussing the way of management, we have to think about such a question: what kind of realm should management pursue?
Is it shrewd enough to do anything, or should it be more open-minded?
So, before answering this question, let's recall:
Have you ever encountered a leader at work who is a master of management, but always feels a little sinister and cunning?
Or do you want to be a leader who manages wisely without sacrificing kindness and integrity?
In my opinion, management should be shrewd, but not insidious. How do you say that? Today, we're going to dive into this topic.
01
Management, to be fine
This "fine", I mean, is shrewd, delicate and precise.
1, 要精明,不要算计
Management, indeed, requires shrewdness.
But shrewdness here does not refer to the calculation of employees and the exploitation of labor, but to the accurate grasp of management strategies and a keen insight into team dynamics.
As Sun Tzu said in the Art of War: "Those who know themselves and their opponents will not be defeated in a hundred battles." ”
As a manager, you need to know your team and your business to make the most informed decisions.
True shrewdness is the ability to quickly find the key points in the complex management problems, rather than focusing on the small profits of employees.
"A gentleman loves money and takes it in a proper way." Savvy managers know that only by being honest can they earn the trust and respect of their employees.
In short, the shrewdness here is a kind of great wisdom and foolishness, not a kind of scheming cleverness.
2. Be fine, not harsh
In the highly competitive market environment, the refinement of management has become an inevitable requirement for the survival and development of enterprises.
Fine management requires managers to pay attention to every detail, but this does not mean that they can be unscrupulous for the sake of profit, harsh and squeezing employees, or even suffocating.
It should be an optimization of the employee's working environment and an increase in productivity.
The premise of refinement is legal compliance and does not violate the bottom line of morality. After all, "don't take evil as small, don't take good as small."
3. Be precise, don't do evil
Precise management requires clear goals and accountability, which can help improve productivity and reduce wasted resources, but it doesn't mean nitpicking employees.
Because excessive demands are often counterproductive, leading to excessive stress on employees, affecting work motivation and creativity. As Confucius said, "It's too much." ”
Remember, management is not a palace fight, and you don't need to be intrigued and deceitful.
Therefore, while pursuing precision, it is also necessary to give employees the right amount of freedom and space.
At the same time, pay attention to humanized management, give employees appropriate care and support, and clear guidance on the direction of employees' work, rather than endless pickiness and harshness.
So, how do we "refine"?
Set the goal: take the top and get the middle, take the middle and get the bottom
"Take the law from the top, only get the middle; The method is in the middle, and the only way to get it is to get the bottom. ”
Setting high goals can help your team reach its full potential and achieve better results.
Managers should dare to challenge high goals, set goals as high as possible, and lead the team to constantly break through themselves, which is not the traditional practice of setting goals.
Responsibility: Everyone has a target on their head
Being clear about each person's responsibilities and goals can help improve productivity and teamwork. When everyone knows what their responsibilities are, they are better able to contribute to the team.
The emphasis here is not only on the clarity of responsibilities and goals, but also on being as precise as possible and having clear indicators – not only to let everyone focus on their most important goals, but also to clarify everyone's leading indicators.
Cost control: careful budgeting, calculating
When it comes to cost control, managers need to be smart and make sure every penny is spent wisely. This not only helps to increase the profitability of the business, but also fosters a sense of conservation among employees.
Reducing costs is like squeezing toothpaste, constantly squeezing, and it can always be lowered a little more. Undoubtedly, reducing costs and increasing efficiency has become the key word for the development of the times.
Set up posts: a radish and a pit, do not raise idlers
Reasonable position setting can improve team efficiency and avoid overcrowding. Each position should have a clear scope of work and responsibilities to ensure that team members can perform their duties and perform their best work.
The key here is to strictly follow the principle of "one radish and one pit, no idlers".
Talent selection: Pick the gold from the sand and carefully select
When it comes to selecting talent, managers need to be discerning and select the right fit for their team from a pool of candidates.
It's not just about the future of the team, it's also about being accountable to the team members.
Choosing people is the most difficult thing in the world, and it is also the most important thing for managers.
Therefore, managers need to make great efforts to be selective and selective based on the principle of preferring shortage to abundance.
02
Management, can not be yin
The dark side of management is often manifested in acts such as cheating, confusion and crookedness.
While these actions may bring benefits in the short term, they will inevitably damage the reputation of the company and the trust of employees in the long run.
Therefore, managers should uphold a kind, clear and upright management mindset.
1. Be kind, don't be cheating
Kindness is one of the basic qualities of a manager.
It requires managers to be fair and fair in dealing with problems, not to be clever and not to play with power.
As the Analects says: "The gentleman is said to be righteous, and the villain is to be profitable." "Honest managers pay more attention to the long-term development of the team and the actual interests of employees.
Honest managers do not calculate employees or partners because of small profits, they pay attention to integrity and fairness, and take a long-term view of enterprise development.
As the ancients said: "A gentleman is a gentleman, and he is born from the beginning." ”
Only by being kind-hearted can we win the respect and trust of others.
2. Be clear, don't be confused
Clear management requires clear goals, plans, and execution steps. Managers can't afford to let their employees fumble their way through vague instructions.
As the ancients said, "All things are foreseen, and those who are not prepared are wasted." "Clear management is the key to the team's success.
Clear management allows employees to clearly know their work goals and directions, which improves productivity and teamwork.
Managers should avoid vague directives and policies that change overnight to ensure the stability and efficiency of their teams.
3. Be upright and don't be crooked
Righteousness is the soul of a manager. It requires managers to stick to their principles, not to take the wrong path, and not to engage in unhealthy practices.
As Mencius said: "The rich and the rich cannot be lewd, the poor and the lowly cannot be moved, and the mighty cannot be bent." "Only a healthy manager can bring out a healthy team.
Honest managers stick to the bottom line of morality and will not take improper means for the sake of profit. They lead by example, set an example, and lead the team on the right path.
After all, "his body is upright, and he does not give orders; His body is not right, although he does not obey orders".
So, how do we do it?
Rules, be transparent
Establishing and enforcing transparent rules can help strengthen employees' sense of trust and belonging.
When employees know the rules of the game, they are better able to engage and reach their potential.
Keep the process simple
Complex processes often lead to inefficiency and wasted resources. Managers should strive to streamline processes, improve productivity, and team collaboration.
After all, simple and effective processes lead to better performance.
Communication, be clear:
Clear communication eliminates misunderstandings and barriers, and fosters collaboration and trust among team members.
Managers should focus on communicating with employees to ensure that information is delivered accurately.
Feedback should be timely:
Timely feedback helps employees understand their own work performance and existing problems, so that they can make timely adjustments and improvements.
Managers should give timely feedback and guidance to their employees to help them continue to improve and grow.
Rewards and punishments should be clarified:
A clear system of rewards and punishments can motivate employees to work actively and restrain bad behavior.
Managers should reward or punish employees according to their actual performance to ensure the fairness and justice of the team.
✎ Write at the end
"To do management, you must be fine, but not yin". This concept reminds us that while pursuing fine management, we should also pay attention to the sunny side and positive effect of management.
As managers, we should uphold the management thinking of kindness, clarity and integrity, and achieve the sustainable development of the enterprise and the team through refined, transparent and simple operation methods.
Only in this way can we win the trust and respect of our employees and lead our team to a better future.
Remember, the essence of management is to bring out the best in your team, not to squeeze your employees.