We should all know that Leadership is much more than just being a good manager. But even the most visionary and inspiring Leaders still need to know the essentials of ‘Line Management’.
I’ve supported a few entrepreneurs recently on their journeys from Founder to Leader. This reminded me of my own experiences and the sometimes-painful lessons I learned.
Most aspects of managing people fall into three phases: bringing them into the organisation, helping them be productive, and dealing with the inevitable changes in the fit between them and their role. The following articles will explore these subjects in more detail:
1. Recruitment
How to define what we’re looking for and find someone who fits the role.
2. Performance
How to balance the expectations of Manager and Employee and get the best out of their working relationship.
3. Changes
How to anticipate and manage change in a role or the person doing it and ensure the best possible outcomes for all.
I’m not a Human Resources professional and neither are most bosses. But anyone managing another person needs to know a few essential things about looking after other people. Employment law varies between countries, but they share many principles of best practice.
When a company is growing fast, it can be hard to do everything the right way. But it’s still important to know what you should be doing and establish good habits early on.
If you’d like to discuss the basics of being a boss, please get in touch!
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