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Here are some top tips for male and female managers from experts
at BusinessWeek Online and Catalyst, a publication
of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. These
insights may help you improve your own management style as you adopt
the best strategies from both the pink and blue teams.
Tips for male managers from the Female Guide to Success
DON'T BE A
CONTROL-FREAK
Give your people the power and the permission to do their jobs. Try not to
micro-manage. Delegate, delegate, delegate.
FLEXIBILITY, NOT RIGIDITY
Learn to allow your employees to shape and to some extent create their
jobs. Invite communication. Don't scoff at an idea simply because it's
not your own. Be open to others' opinions and build consensus.
ADMIT YOU DON'T KNOW EVERYTHING
Give your staff permission to disagree with you and express their own
ideas. Then listen and keep listening. You can't solve all of your
problems, but your staff probably can if you're open to their suggestions.
Tips for female managers from the Male Guide to Success
DON'T BE SO DARNED MODEST
If you don't
toot your own horn, nobody else will. When you get the job done – and
especially if it's
something to brag about – consider crowing a little. Above
all, make sure your boss knows what you've done.
GO GET 'EM!
Pursue high visibility assignments
and advancement opportunities. If you hear of a project that interests
you, then come up with a solid, creative plan for executing it. Then
approach your boss with it. Show your boss you're willing to
take charge when you need to.
BE A RISK-TAKER
Show off your 'Damn the torpedoes,
full speed ahead!' attitude
by taking on new and tough assignments. Assignments that stretch
you can yield defining moments in a career.
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