Monday, January 6, 2014

Some Managerial facts (No Sugarcoating)

Around 46% of U.S. managers are more overwhelmed at work than two years ago. Half of U.S. managers experience stress every day.
—  Mintzberg on managers:
—  Overburdened with obligations
—  Cannot easily delegate tasks
—  Driven to overwork
—  Forced to do many tasks superficially
—  Brevity, fragmentation, and verbal communication characterize work

Managers Lose Certain Rights

—  Managers lose the right to:
—  Lose their temper
—  Be one of the gang
—  Bring personal problems to work
—  Vent frustrations and express opinions at work
—  Resist change
—  Pass the buck on tough assignments
—  Get even with adversaries
—  Play favorites
—  Put self-interests first
—  Ask others to do what they wouldn’t do
—  Expect to be recognized and rewarded for good work

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