Learning about website analytics is just one part of what I’ve learned over the years. Another part was learning about the working world. This career corner post is all about how to be a better manager.
Praise in public, correct in private. People may not remember what you do, but they’ll remember how you made them feel. Correcting in private allows your team members to save face, which means they’re less likely to harbor resentment and more likely to stay motivated.
Remember, people pick up your bad habits. Be aware of how you influence your coworkers, both new and old. If you notice a team member picking up one of your bad habits, this may be a great opportunity to break the habit together.
Be approachable. While new, open working spaces may mean you don’t have to worry about having an open door policy, you should still be wary of the ways you can indirectly shut yourself off from your teammates. Constantly having earbuds in or being in a visibly bad mood can discourage people from coming to you.
Clearly set expectations. Saying things like “review the data” or “create a write up” can be very ambiguous to someone who has worked with you for less than a year. Try and provide prior examples of what the output will look like or have a procedure written up.
Looking for more career advice? Check out the other career corner posts, including how to advance your career and how to be a better employee.