Summary: Many managers struggle because they have a wide range of responsibilities and often lack essential people management skills. This can lead to poor coaching, ineffective delegation, and a negative impact on employee satisfaction and growth. Recognizing these challenges can help employees understand their manager’s shortcomings and seek better support in their careers.
If you were to enumerate the entire list of responsibilities of most managers, it would be almost everything possible, with few exceptions.
That alone is a good reason to be poor at the management job. There’s just so many things you’re responsible for. (View Highlight)
A manager needs to figure out how to identify the few as possible decisions which need their personal judgement, and delegate everything else to their team, or other designated decider. (View Highlight)
A manager must be able to recognize gaps in their team, and be able to identify candidates who don’t have the same strengths as their other team members. (View Highlight)
A manager must recognize what motivates each employee, and determine if that employee can achieve their goals while on the team. (View Highlight)