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For me, this is the key phrase: "A joy to manage as they typically do 99% of the job for you" I don't doubt that managers prefer employees that are easier to
by j_baker 16y ago
For me, this is the key phrase:
"A joy to manage as they typically do 99% of the job for you"
I don't doubt that managers prefer employees that are easier to manage. But is it really in the organization's best interest?
I don't know thte author, but I've learned not to underestimate what a good boss can do for an employee. I'm inclined to believe that maybe if the author gave "rock stars" a bit more attention, he might be surprised at what they can do.
- JerryH 16y agoTypically I've found that the best employees don't need "managing" in the classic sense, they need facilitation and protecting from the usual distractions.
- BerislavLopac 16y agoWhich is why my (a CEO) business card for my new startups says: "chief janitor". :)