7 Traits That Make a Great Manager

7 Traits That Make a Great Manager.md

1. Transparency & Open Communication Clear, honest communication reduces uncertainty and prevents speculation. Tips:

• Hold regular team updates
• Tell the truth even when it's tough

2 . Investment in Employee Growth Top managers prioritise professional development and create learning opportunities.

3. Getting Things Done Achieving business goals ensures everyone wins (more investment in t h e team).

Tips:

• Set clear priorities
• Focus on high-impact tasks.
• Encourage a results-driven mindset.

4. Delegates To Grow People Effective delegation builds confidence and competence in teams.

Tips:

• Assign ownership of meaningful tasks.
• Allow room for learning

5. Leadership By Example Actions speak louder than words. Great managers demonstrate the behaviour they expect from their teams.

Tips:

• Model the behaviours you want to see.

6. Empathetic Leadership Lead with kindness and respect. Give people flexibility and support when they n e e d it.

Tips:

• Practice active listening.
• Be flexible and accommodating

7. Coaching Mindset Great managers act as coaches, helping their teams grow and overcome challenges.

Tips:

• Ask open questions to guide problem- solving.

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7 Traits That Make A Great Manager (Why having one is a gift)

1. Transparency & Open Communication

Clear, honest communication reduces uncertainty and prevents speculation.

Tips:
Hold regular team updates
Tell the truth even when it's tough

2. Investment in Employee Growth

Top managers prioritise professional development and create learning opportunities.

Hold regular team updates
Tell the truth even when it's tough

3. Getting Things Done

Achieving business goals ensures everyone wins (more investment in the team).

Set clear priorities
Focus on high-impact tasks.
Encourage a results-driven mindset.

4. Delegates To Grow People

Effective delegation builds confidence and competence in teams.

Assign ownership of meaningful tasks.
Allow room for learning

5. Leadership By Example

Actions speak louder than words. Great managers demonstrate the behaviour they expect from their teams.

Tips:

Model the behaviours you want to see.

6. Empathetic Leadership

Lead with kindness and respect. Give people flexibility and support when they need it.

Practice active listening.
Be flexible and accommodating

7. Coaching Mindset

Great managers act as coaches, helping their teams grow and overcome challenges.

Tips: - Ask open questions to guide problemsolving.