Being
a Manager
Table
of Contents
1.1
The management team of the_company.
1.2 the_company
managers wear multiple hats
1.3
Managers fulfill the promise of the_company.
1.4 What
does it mean to be an the_company manager?.
2.2
Assign responsibility for doing and for verification.
2.4
Set clear timelines and target completion dates.
2.4.1
Timelines and targets create mental structure and incentives
2.4.2
Timelines and targets facilitate cross-task planning.
2.5
Break tasks into milestones
2.6.4
Growth through building an awareness of softer and larger issues
2.6.7
Reading progress reports
2.7
Assisting with cross-project coordination.
3.1
The costs and benefits of meetings.
3.2.3
Setting and following the agenda.
3.2.4
Distributing the agenda
3.3.2
Turn off the mobile phones
3.3.4
Chairing a meeting (keep on track)
3.3.5
Be clear with action items
3.3.6
Arrange the next meeting at the meeting itself
3.3.7
Setup follow-up meetings for issues too complex to be dealt with
4. c=
oaching: development
of the_company culture and staff..
4.1.1 the_companyns
are nerds
4.1.2 the_companyns
are independent and multi-talented.
4.1.3 the_companyns
are damn good
4.2.1
Job satisfaction – challenge, accomplishment and reward
4.2.1.2
Accomplishment and Reward
4.2.1.3
Dealing with Failures
4.2.2
Being respectful, honest, clear, patient and positive.