OK, This is the question of the day.
- Micromanagers: A micromanager is a manager who assigns specific tasks to each employee. Each task is already broken down into specific steps that must be followed precisely, therefore employees do not need to think for themselves. These types of managers are known to scrutinize the output of each task. Furthermore, these managers are sometimes known for verifying each step of each task too. Hence, the term “micromanager” implies a manager for each small step or “micro” detail.
- Teacher: The teaching manager directly works with employees on each task assigned to the employee for two reasons. First, the manager can explain in detail each decision or step in each task. This helps ensure to the manager that the employee understands all aspects of the task. Second, the manager can ask employees for suggestions and possible enhancements to the process.
- Supporter: Once employees understand their tasks, supporting managers tend to share responsibilities and decision making with their employees as long as the managers are kept in the loop whenever tasks fall out of the normal variance.
- Task Manager: A task manager delegates all responsibilities and decisions to their employees. This is more of a “hands-off” approach; when employees only ask for advice from their managers with unforeseen circumstances that could be critical to the business.
Note that not all managers fall into a single category. For instance, how a manager handles a new employee versus an employee who been in the same position for years will vary greatly. A new employee may need a micromanager. An experienced employee may need a teaching or supporting manager. An employee who may one day become a manager would need more of a task manager.
Therefore, the style of management needs to be dynamic to the employee’s needs. Otherwise if management is not dynamic, then employees will quickly become frustrated with their management.
So how do you deal with somebody that you don’t like their management style? Or better yet how do you fly with somebody that you don’t their management style?
For example, my Captain this trip is a do everything kind of guy. I have my stuff to do and he has his, but most of the time he does most of my stuff. I know he does things a little different, but so do most Captains. Just tell me how you want things done and walla. Has he tried this and didn’t like the results or is this just his management style?
This brings up another point, once the manager, how do you make sure you are not going to be this person? Or are you going to be this person and what are other people going to think of your management style?
After racking my brain all day I came up with some good thoughts……………….But now I say screw it and its time for a beer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
