When it comes to employee performance, a manager can make or break it. A great manager is aware of his or her team’s capabilities, limitations and needs. Keeping in mind these factors, they set organizational goals and assign tasks to their workforce.
According to Gallup research, a manager accounts for 70 percent of variance in employee engagement scores. An effective manager plays a key role in creating a positive and engaging environment.
The bottom line is that managers have a significant impact on employee engagement, motivation and performance, as well as the organizational culture.
Building A Winning Management Style
Each manager has a distinct management style. However, the most common management styles are characterized as:
- Autocratic – the manager tells employees what to do;
- Consultative – the manager considers employee input for running the company;
- Persuasive – the manager persuades employees to accept their decisions;
- Democratic – the manager consults all parties for decision making;
- Laissez-faire – the manager acts as a mentor;
- Chaotic – the manager has not control over operations.
Determining a management style for an organization isn’t easy. Broadly speaking, different tasks, people and situations require different management styles.
However, regardless of your personal management style, you can take the following steps to increase employee engagement:
- Encourage employees to participate in activities or decision making so that they feel like a valuable part of the organization.
- Communicate openly with employees. Your team should feel comfortable enough to share their ideas and thoughts with you. Similarly, if you have any plans for the company, inform your employees beforehand.
- Lead by example if you expect employees to follow rules and regulations.
- Encourage creativity and innovation in the organization. Do not shun out of the box solutions from employees.
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