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It's like tragedy of commons for management. The manager gets nothing by enforcing corporate rules on his team. But not enforcing them usually doesn't cost them
by option_greek 7y ago
It's like tragedy of commons for management. The manager gets nothing by enforcing corporate rules on his team. But not enforcing them usually doesn't cost them anything while improving team morale, good will and in most cases retention, productivity.
I see many managers strictly follow up on logging leaves or restricting work from homes or enforcing release deadlines as if it personally costs them something while usually enforcement is just discretionary. The managers who have figured this out usually have happier teams.
- number6 7y agoSounds like mismanagement in the higher echelon. The team leader should lead up the chain to ensure deadlines are realistic and hindering restrictions are dealt with. How does he do this? By complying with corporate rules to show good faith and intervene when necessary. It's also important that he understands the rules and communicates them to the team. The team manager should be on good terms with upper management and the team. This is hard and requires skill.