I just found a great article on ZDNet with ten tips to being a better IT manager. I couldn’t agree more with the points on the list; this article is a must-read for anyone taking on a management position in an IT environment.
The list goes as follows:
1. Spend time (and money) developing your people
2. Get to know what your staff really does
3. Don’t do it for them
4. Know the business and make sure they know you
5. Treat communication as a busy, fast-moving, two-way street
6. Encourage everyone to work as a team
7. Provide feedback regularly and let employees know what you want
8. Hire well
9. Understand best IT practices but don’t just make them buzz words
10. Be a good project manager
Read the full article here: 10 tips to being a better IT manager.
Apart from the 9th, all could be applied to any managers in any field. I should copy&paste this and send it to my boss 🙂
Yes, I agree, all the points can be applied to all managers in any field; even the ninth, you just have to change the best IT practices part with whatever expertise applies to the industry.
All managers should get a memo with these points when they start off in their jobs.
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