Over the years, I’ve compiled a set of guiding principles into a series of slides, tips, and cliff notes – my management compass. Here are three I’ve kept so far. I recommend the exercise – creating and maintaining them has brought clarity and direction to my leadership journey.
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Loved the excerpt in the HBR tip of the day and later reading the article “True Leaders are Also Managers”, a leader who doesn’t manage is like an orchestra conductor who suddenly forgets to give the tempo.
Aesop’s fables are simple yet so true. They’re not just for kids; managers can glean valuable lessons from them too.
We all have needs. They can drive us (motivate us) or hold us back. Management theory places a significant focus on understanding needs, particularly in relation to motivation and productivity.
Let’s talk about Mr. Henri Fayol. A visionary of his time, he might well have been the Jack Welch of the 1890s. Drop his name in a management discussion, and you’re instantly in the smart club (just be cautious – hard to agree with everything he said; his views were shaped over a century ago). Starting our journey with Fayol is fitting – his ideas have a timeless quality.