Do Your Job

A(n) (1 - List A) article on a (2 - List B) (3 - What field of study? i.e. business, management, entrepreneurial, life, educational) (List C)

This knol, (4 - “The full name of the article”) written by the (5 - The author’s stated position) (6 - The author’s name), (7 - List D) (8 - What is the central theme of the article?) . The author presents a(n) (9 - List E) for (10 - Who is the primary target audience of this article?) to (11 - What is the author trying to convey to this target audience?) which the author believes is (12 - List B) for (13 - What activity of the target audience will the information in this article effect?) (3 - In what field of study?). (6 - The author’s name) is keen to point out (14 - What is the one major theme of the article?). My overall impression is that the author has (15 - List F ) the (16 - List E) in a (17 - List A) way while (18 - List G) a (19 - List H), (20 - List H) and (21 - List H) (22 - List I).

In this article, the author has relied on (23 - What research or experience has the author relied upon in this article?). (6 - The author’s name) sites (24 - Who else in the article, supports the author’s position?). The author contends that (25 - What is the major finding or conclusion that the author reaches in this article?).

(10 - Who is the primary target audience of this article?) would find this article useful for (26 - What could the primary target audience do better after reading this article?) as would (27 - Who else could benefit from this article?) for (28 - What could the seccondary audience do better after reading this article?). Though lacking (29 - What is this articles major weakness?) the article (30 - How does the article cover or make up for this weakness?).

The author has been able to (31 - What is the major positive to come out of this article?) which gives support to (6 - The author’s name) key claim that;

“(QUOTE - What quote from the text of the article captures the key essence of the author's message)”

In summary, I believe that the author’s position that (32 - What primary position has the author taken in the article?) has been (33 - List A)ly (34 - List F). (10 - Who?) and (27 - Who?) may find (35 - What key understanding, insight or improvement has the author introduced in this article?) by reading and understanding this article. (36 - What could or should this article lead to in terms of future research, other articles or author contact?).

Do Your Job

First and foremost do your own job. Managing people isn’t an excuse to let them do the work whilst you look on. Of course, sometimes your job may involve being more strategic but your staff will respect you for doing what needs to be done and being willing to pitch in like everyone else at times. Many of us have had managers who use their role as an excuse to do less or attend more meetings. Get the balance right and earn respect from your staff.

2. Acknowledge The Positive

See the positives in your staff and their work. Don’t be one of those bosses who only sees what’s missing rather than what’s been achieved. It is demoralizing for staff to have someone only see what they have done ‘wrong’. Positivity breeds positivity. Genuine and meaningful praise goes a long way. If this is difficult for you, get in the habit of noting down positive things you notice about how your staff work. Give feedback regularly and let them know that you see the good work they do.

Don’t Be Afraid to Manage

Things don’t always go smoothly in any workplace. You are a manager, so you must be willing to manage. Some people find it hard to set boundaries or give feedback but it is important to get over that hurdle. If you need some help with this don’t be afraid to ask your own boss for help or request training. It doesn’t come naturally to everyone. You can make a work situation worse by not being clear with staff if you are hesitant about managing. People appreciate genuine leadership. Practice managing and making the tough decisions. These things get easier with practice but people will appreciate knowing where you stand and any changes they need to make.

3. Be Vulnerable

If you make a mistake, be big about it and apologize. It can be scary and seem like you are making yourself vulnerable, but your staff will appreciate your honesty. No one expects a manager to be super human. Everyone likes someone who takes responsibility for your actions. Being honest will help you create a culture of honesty.

4. Be Real With People

The way we work is changing. You don’t have to be superhuman or untouchable. Be the real human being that you are. Let people at work know about your life and find out about others. If you let people know the “real you” it is much easier than having different personalities for your work and home life.

Date: 2015-01-02; view: 914