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From Harvard Biz Review
How Google Sold Its Engineers on Management - Harvard Business Review
… Google's analytics team examined the value of managers, applying the same rigorous research methods the company uses in its operations, mining data from employee surveys, performance reviews, and double-blind interviews, the team verified that managers indeed had a positive impact. It also pinpointed the eight key behaviors of great Google managers.
Eight common traits of a successful manager...
How does Your boss score?
(How many of the 8 successful traits does your boss have??)
Common traits of an underperforming manager
How Google Sold Its Engineers on Management - Harvard Business Review
… Google's analytics team examined the value of managers, applying the same rigorous research methods the company uses in its operations, mining data from employee surveys, performance reviews, and double-blind interviews, the team verified that managers indeed had a positive impact. It also pinpointed the eight key behaviors of great Google managers.
Eight common traits of a successful manager...
- 1). Is a good coach
- 2). Empowers the team and does not micromanage
- 3). Expresses interest / concern for team members’ success and personal wellbeing
- 4). Is productive and results-orientated
- 5). Is a good communicator – listens and shares information
- 6). Helps with career development
- 7). Has a clear vision / strategy for the team
- 8). Has important technical skills that help him / her advice the team
How does Your boss score?
(How many of the 8 successful traits does your boss have??)
Common traits of an underperforming manager
- Has a tough transition (e.g. suddenly promoted, hired from outside with little training)
- Lacks a consistent philosophy / approach to performance management and career development.
- Spends too little time on managing and communicating.
