Become a Mentor

Remember, you are only as good as the people who work for you, so select your staff carefully and train them by giving them more responsibility. It is essential to build mutual trust if you want quality work from them. Build up their confidence and support and encourage them at all times. Be positive with your comments, and give constructive criticism. Make a special effort to listen to staff complaint, ideas and suggestions. You may be required to counsel and help staff with personal as well as work-related problems. Counseling is an important skill and should be studied and practiced at an early stage in your development as a manager. If you delegate work, praise the person concerned if they respond well and achieves good results. Find something to praise in each person but be specific. Tell them exactly what they did well, and how they could improve even more. Become a mentor and help your staff achieve their goals. Good managers are recognized because their staff produce superior work and have a highs output.