Developing your management style

One thing a lot of don't do in sales is take time out to
analyse things.

How are we doing it?
Why are we doing it?
Can we do it better?

Taking time out to assess your management style is one of
the most fundemental tasks a person can do. We are not just
talking about managing others here either, it can also be
how you manage yourself.
One thing we should all do (at least once a week) is take
time out to analyse your performance and management style.
Ask yourself;

How effective are you as a manager today?

Have you identified specific areas where improvements in
your management style can be achieved.

When you have been managed in the past there may well have
been occasions when you were not managed effectively. This
may have led to a drop in self confidence or reduced
motivation to complete certain tasks. In extreme cases this
can lead to requests for a transfer or even resignation.The
cost of managing with an ineffective style can be high from
a personal as well as a company point of view.

So, the next time you organise your diary appointments, make
sure there is a window in there which says "Thinking time -
what can I do better"