Friday "Office" poll: Does your manager need to be managed?

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  Posted by wishingkayla Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:00am PDT

  Great episode last night. I loved that line too, Dory!!

  I think any manager is case by case, as I've had good ones and bad ones in my career. But it seems ridiculous to bring supervision or restrictions to a manager who has proven herself with success. A little bit of leeway allows for creativity.

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  Posted by mommaofsun Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:17am PDT

  Our office manager isn't too bad. He doesn need to be reminded all of the time about meetings and appointments, but, that is what I am here for.

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  Posted by opiniononly Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:36am PDT

  Every good manager needs to manage upwards and downwards. Upwards by understanding what the boss's hot buttons, work style and expectations are and managing yourself and your direct reports to not trigger the buttons while getting the job done. Downwards by respecting the uniqueness of each staff member and coaching them accordingly to reach their personal potential and the team's objectives. It usually develops by listening more than talking, setting clear expectations, responding in a fair and equitable manner and not letting your own ego get in the way.

  Accountability is NOT a bad word and managing should not be equated with restrictions, micro-managing or tossing your own staff under the bus to save your own butt. When done well, it means making sure each person is doing their job to the best of their abilities, providing opportunities for growth, stepping in when they get off track and publically recognizing achievements for jobs well done.

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  Posted by Linda W Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:34pm PDT

  I'm a manager, but I too have a supervisor. I think managers need someone to manage them...So my answer is yes...

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