The Three Fundamental Roles of Every Business Manager

Working as an “ordinary” employee is already daunting; being a business manager or owner could be a lot worse. However, even in a very hectic and stressful environment such as the workplace, grace and proper demeanor must still be observed—and this is applicable to all ranks. Executives should be aware of the following tips inducing harmony and goodwill in among their teams:

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1. Solicit and make ideas. Leaders do not need to compose plans and strategies all by themselves. While they need to be innovative and creative in all decisions, they must also lend a generous ear to their subordinates’ opinions. Two heads are better than one, after all. Additionally, they must set expectations in everything they do.
2. Know people by their first names. Acknowledging people at least by their first name—even caretakers and custodians—is one of the basic steps in establishing amicable relationships with everyone in the workplace. In large organizations, of course, this is not always possible. Knowing “most” of them—or at least trying to—would suffice. Moreover, eye contact is important while communicating.
3. Provide all the tools people need. Technology and mentorship-based support are crucial to helping employees become more productive and committed to their work. While not every company has the capability to do this, at least trying to work on what is possible and within capacity is praiseworthy enough. 

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Steven Rindner is an experienced business and corporate development executive distinguished for his results-oriented leadership. To know more about him, add or follow him on Google Plus.