The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad 5 Things a Manager Should NEVER Do...
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Apr 7, 2025 Discover the five crucial missteps managers should avoid to foster a positive work environment. Learn why taking on individual contributor tasks can undermine your team's autonomy. Find out how adding more work can demoralize staff and why neutrality in conflicts is essential for maintaining harmony. The importance of empowering team members and promoting self-awareness in leadership is also highlighted. Effective management hinges on recognizing these pitfalls to enhance team dynamics and productivity.
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Avoid Skip-Level Feedback
- Avoid asking for skip-level feedback, where your boss gathers feedback on your performance from your direct reports.
- This can backfire if unexpected or unreliable feedback arises, wasting time on low-value improvements.
Avoid Individual Contributor Work
- Never take on individual contributor work without a plan and proper management, preferably not by you.
- Doing IC work distracts from your leadership responsibilities and can negatively impact other projects.
Avoid Adding Extra Work
- Resist adding more work to your team without careful consideration.
- Instead of immediately saying yes, suggest a realistic timeframe based on current workload or discuss re-prioritization.