Being a good manager is 90% hiring the right people. Who the right people are depends on your circumstances, but a metaphor that always worked for me is that bu

Being a good manager is 90% hiring the right people. Who the right people are depends on your circumstances, but a metaphor that always worked for me is that building a team is like building a puzzle. You need pieces to fit together. If you’re a typical line manager and just got handed a team with no say in its composition, well, good luck. Nevertheless the best you can do is fit together the pieces you have as well as possible.