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Bosses Like Lazy People because they themselves are lazy too

Some managers are plain 'lazy', they work less than others and yet get more done with less.  Interviews with successful managers (when they come for our management courses) reveal the following 5 secrets:

1. They focus on Results, not just on Processes and Working Hard. One of my coaching manager client who was very focused on complying with the procedures that she didn't even realize that the customers are going away. When I coached here using the '5-Ways Effective Manager' template, she immediately put them into practice and now there's improvement.

2. They know that people management is about connecting people, not impressing people. So it is not the flowery speeches made but how connecting the messages are.

3. They know when to be tough, when to be soft, and when to 'act blur'.  A smart manager cannot be smart all the times or his people will look stupid in front of him.  Give credit to people, but take the blame for all mistakes.

4. They are extremely focused on goals, and not let the obstacles make them change their goals.  Like they still insist on 20% growth this year even when everyone says this year is a bad year.

5. They work on improving themselves. Ask yourself this question: when was the last time you attended a management course? If it was more than 6 months ago, you've got to make it more frequent or risk being left behind!

Well, we know some courses are more effective than the others. They focus on practical issues, not academic ones. They also use real-life cases, and dare to speak the unspeakable. Whether you are managing people or waiting to be promoted to manager, get rewarded with the gems of this 2nd most popular course: How to Be an Effective Manager on 10 Feb 2015 Tuesday. Or enroll in our Group Coaching program “How to be a Better Manager” starting on 9 Feb 2015 Monday (details here).  Bulk discounts available, so get your entire team to attend for maximum benefits. Click here to book your seats or call Ms Idah at 6225-1784

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