Manage by Walking Around: Monday Morning Management Tip
Thanks for tuning in for another Monday Morning Management Tip. Quick tips to help you impact your team on a Monday morning.
This week’s tip is managing by walking around. Invest 15 minutes this 
Monday morning in your team to getting up, walking around and seeing how team is REALLY doing.
I’m not saying you should micro-manage your team’s tasks; I’m saying to take a genuine interest in your team.
Ask about your direct reports family, about projects they are working on, about what they’re eating for lunch, or whatever else might matter to them, on their turf. Get out from behind your desk and make them feel comfortable sharing in an environment they are comfortable in.
And that’s the key: It’s all about THEM!
Don’t worry about gathering a ton of critical information. Invest the 15 minutes to build a bond with a few folks each week. Then meet with a few more, and a few more, and eventually, you’ll get through your whole team and then you can start over and do it again.
If you’re willing to invest 15 minutes each Monday, with 1 or 2 people each week, you can have a significant impact on your employees morale and overall well-being…IF you’re willing to take a genuine interest in them and find out how they are really doing.
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Joe
Apr 23, 2008 at 7:14 am
I have gas. =\
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