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Listen to them, I mean really. Especially when they suggest organization wide changes to improve workflow or work environment. Don't be the guy always dismissi

Listen to them, I mean really. Especially when they suggest organization wide changes to improve workflow or work environment. Don't be the guy always dismissing suggestions or you can slowly but surely turn a proactive A player to someone that just do the bare minimum while seeking other opportunities.

emsign 6y ago
This. When I get the impression that my expertise and suggestions don't matter that's the point when I mentally quit my job. That's always the first step, the original reason. After that it's only the benefits, good pay and all the other suggestions named here that "keep" me, but if those weren't there I will go. So not listening to your employees comes with a heavy price tag if you want to also keep them.
valand 6y ago
Up. Also, this kind of people tends to be loyal to your product success more than you. This will seem like they are fighting against you, but train your eyes to see the difference. Also pair this kind of people with similar one. The goal is for them to counter and correct each other. It'll give them opportunity to grow.
lnsru 6y ago
I second this too. I started current position 3 years ago. In the first year I wrote 90% of the code and did many many propositions how to manage first development in the department of the very first hardware unit. In second year I saw, that these propositions are completely ignored. It was mind blowing to see how my manager ignored very detailed proposal how to save $200k buying less pricier hardware parts. Test system was never implemented... In year 3 and 4 I am doing bare minimum while seeking other opportunities.
PascLeRasc 6y ago
Highly recommend reading this 1:1 meeting template to get a good idea of how to listen to employees: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4j84c7gHRn1Q3xmwg5h18LaupLv2EcfzU1sQQdSLm4/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4j84c7gHRn1Q3xmwg5h18La... I've also really enjoyed Jason Fried's talks and writings about managing employees.
chrisulloa 6y ago
Definitely this... I have a manager who always has an answer to every one of my suggestions or comments on 1-on-1s where it feels like he thinks my complaints are unwarranted. You don't need to have an answer for everything, just listen and then come back with a good solution.

emsign 6y ago

This. When I get the impression that my expertise and suggestions don't matter that's the point when I mentally quit my job. That's always the first step, the original reason. After that it's only the benefits, good pay and all the other suggestions named here that "keep" me, but if those weren't there I will go. So not listening to your employees comes with a heavy price tag if you want to also keep them.

valand 6y ago

Up. Also, this kind of people tends to be loyal to your product success more than you. This will seem like they are fighting against you, but train your eyes to see the difference. Also pair this kind of people with similar one. The goal is for them to counter and correct each other. It'll give them opportunity to grow.

lnsru 6y ago

I second this too. I started current position 3 years ago. In the first year I wrote 90% of the code and did many many propositions how to manage first development in the department of the very first hardware unit. In second year I saw, that these propositions are completely ignored. It was mind blowing to see how my manager ignored very detailed proposal how to save $200k buying less pricier hardware parts. Test system was never implemented... In year 3 and 4 I am doing bare minimum while seeking other opportunities.

PascLeRasc 6y ago

Highly recommend reading this 1:1 meeting template to get a good idea of how to listen to employees: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4j84c7gHRn1Q3xmwg5h18LaupLv2EcfzU1sQQdSLm4/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4j84c7gHRn1Q3xmwg5h18La... I've also really enjoyed Jason Fried's talks and writings about managing employees.

chrisulloa 6y ago

Definitely this... I have a manager who always has an answer to every one of my suggestions or comments on 1-on-1s where it feels like he thinks my complaints are unwarranted. You don't need to have an answer for everything, just listen and then come back with a good solution.