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A useful set of tips, but when I first became a manager, my biggest problem was thinking there was some magic formula to get the best out of my team. I was look
by blowski 8y ago
A useful set of tips, but when I first became a manager, my biggest problem was thinking there was some magic formula to get the best out of my team. I was looking for a YAML config script, but human beings don’t work that way.
Now, with a bit more experience, I spend more time listening to people and working out how I can help them with their specific need.
As a sidenote, I hate the euphemisms “release” and “let go”. You’re firing them. Pretending that you’re doing it for their sake doesn’t make it easier for them. So just cut the bullshit. You can be honest and compassionate.
- sanbor 8y agoI'm glad of hearing that. I was always surprised by the "let go" expression. It would be interesting what would happen in a conversation like "We have to let you go. – No need. I don't have to go anywhere". In Spanish the term is "despedido". "despedir" is the action of saying good bye. The literal translation could be something like "good-bye'd".
- jack9 8y ago> Release: Let go of people who don’t align with your values. I hate the "similar values" proposition, like that's something practical to align with the working members of teams. How about the same attitude and similar ability? Measuring that is not easy, but it's a heck of a lot easier than trying to measure "values".