Motivation Shots from The Doc

‘UK employers may have the will to provide good jobs, but they don’t know the way – and claim bad management’s a major obstacle in improving work.’
This is taken from this article and it begs the question – Why don’t employers do something about it?

Middle managers are the most important people in any organisation. If you are a manager, then you’re the person who has to get the best out of your team every day. However, your team’s performance is determined by the relationship they have with you.

I did the job of a manager for fifteen years and I know what’s involved.  You’re the one stuck in the middle between the team member and your manager and that can be a hard sandwich to digest.

The majority of managers that I worked for, and with, in my career, were mediocre. Some of them were very poor and only one or two could be described as good. This isn’t a personal attack on these people; it’s just what I’ve experienced as a team member and colleague of these managers. If you look back over your career then I’m sure you’ve had similar experiences.

So why there are so many poor and mediocre managers?

I believe that there are four reasons:
1.    Because it’s such a difficult job
2.    Nobody shows you what to do or gives you the right training
3.    The media and our culture send the wrong message
4.    Some people don’t have what it takes to be a manager.

Managing, leading and motivating people, is a hugely difficult job. A degree in psychology would help, but if you don’t have that, get in touch with me or read this book – I’ve got the answers!

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