Doing Double Duty:
Managing and Producing in Today’s Workplace
Most managers today’s workplace face the challenge
of “dual roles”. Managers are asked to continue
to perform the tasks that got them recognized and promoted,
plus manage a staff, all while juggling more.
The workplace has become information overload with
no break in sight, and the skills needed by a manager
just five years ago no longer pertain to today’s
workplace. Being a manager requires very different skills
from performing selected responsibilities. You may feel
overwhelmed or like you’re drowning. If you’re
like many, at the end of the day, you often wonder what
you actually accomplished (what with hundred of e-mails,
dozens of phone calls, countless meetings, etc.).
Interpersonal skills have become critical requirements
for managers so they can lead and manage for peak performance,
develop staff and delegate effectively. Anyone who has
supervisory responsibility, regardless if they are a
new supervisor, experience senior manager, perform informal
supervisory duties or are being groomed for a management
role must be able to embrace change, have a knack for
collaboration, and have the ability to design and execute
a plan.
According to Stephen Covey, “"If I only
had two hours to chop down a tree,’ a wise man
once said, ‘I would spend the first hour sharpening
my ax.’ Such wisdom may be axiomatic, and yet
we see many people who are so busy sawing (working,
producing, performing, managing, doing) that they never
(or very seldom) stop to sharpen the saw (rest, recreate,
study, prepare, reflect, rethink, retool, revitalize);
nor do they invest in a new, high technology power saw.
Instead, they work with ineffective tools—poor
social skills and a dull mind, dissipated body, and
weakened spirit.”
One role of management identified by Adizes is the
producer (the high dominance DiSC profile style). This
is someone skilled at getting the job done. Being able
to produce is a valuable ability since it is important
to obtain results in any organization. But if used in
excess, it can cause an imbalance in the organization.
Other roles of effective and efficient management include
having:
- The organization administered in the right way
- A proactive focus on changes in the external market
which leads to creativity and risk taking
- A focus on building a team effort
It is unlikely that any one manager can perform all
four roles. That means bringing into play a complementary
team and a decision-making process which reflects the
different styles, attitudes, and opinions of these roles.
This process ensures that:
- Conflict is addressed
- Making a decision together takes time and this
time is valued
- Decisions are implemented quickly
- People trust each other to do the necessary tasks
Here is an example:
If the high dominance style manager dominates in
the organization, that person can become a Lone Ranger—someone
who tries to do all the work himself. He or she comes
to work early and goes home late. If someone tells
him he should delegate more, he says, "my people
aren't ready." If he's told he should train his
people, he claims not to have time. After awhile all
his good people leave because they feel stifled and
all he is left with are people who are willing to
become go-fers, that is, go-for-this and go-for-that.
By understanding what makes you tick, you will have
built the foundation upon which you can continue your
leadership growth. My clients have found that using
the DiSC PPSS Behavorial Assessment they can best:
- Understand your management style and its impact
on others, enabling you to modify your actions as
necessary
- Discover new opportunities to delegate, learning
to trust and grow your direct reports, while targeting
the developmental needs of each team member
- Identify the performance expectations of employees,
bosses and other workplace
You'll find information about several electronic
self-assessments (or E-Assessments) at my web site.
They are all on an easy-to-use web-based platform that
allows you, your clients, and employees to access them
online 24/7.
DiSC Behavioral
Profile
$49.95
-
PURCHASE NOW |
One of the most popular
versions of DiSC® is now available on
the Internet! The DiSC® PPSS (Personal
Profile System® Software) creates a
detailed description of the respondent with
the General Characteristics report. Six
supplemental reports are available. To run
these reports a basic $49.95 report must
be purchased first.
|
|
About
JAS Coaching & Training
JAS
Coaching & Training (JASCAT) is a global coaching
firm dedicated to helping businesses maintain an expanded
capacity for organizational learning, development,
and performance to achieve profitable and sustainable
business. We help companies achieve:
Inspired Leadership that creates an environment
of trust and empowerment where people are committed
to greater achievement
Motivated, Skilled, and Aligned Workforce where
your people’s collaborative energy and brilliance
is channeled to attain breakthrough results.
High-Performance Organizational Structures and
Systems that enable people to produce more results
with less effort and stress. We provide high-value
leadership development and performance improvement
services including: Executive Coaching
Leadership Development
High-Performance Team Development
Performance Assessments
Strategic Planning
Sales Training
Copyright © 2006 JAS Coaching - All Rights
Reserved
www.jascoaching.com | Contact Us | T:
646.742.0770 |
