Re: New position - next step

["Gene Kim-Eng" <techwr -at- genek -dot- com>]

The simplest advice I would give is to think back on
all the managers and bosses you've ever had.  Was
there one that stood out in your mind as an especially
good one who always seemed to be there when 
needed not there when being there would just have 
just getting been in the way, and who always gave
you a good feeling about being where you were
during working hours?  If there was, copy him/her.

If not, the function of a leader is to a) select good
subordinates; b) give them goals that are clear
and reasonably achievable; c) get them the tools, 
training and support they need to achieve said goals,
if necessary by going to war with other managers; 
and then d) get the hell out of their way.

Gene Kim-Eng


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From: "R Arthur" <carthur000 -at- sympatico -dot- ca>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 5:51 PM
Subject: New position - next step


> Hi everyone,
> 
> 
> 
> What would be the most important piece of advice would you give to those who
> are just starting a leadership position, both from the perspective of having
> been there, and from having trained them up?
> 
> 
> 
> Cathy
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