Your management team is probably the most important component of your business. A good manager is like a Mercedes: reliable, efficient and worth the extra money for the quality. You rely on your managers to inspire your employees, keep them motivated and handle day-to-day problems within the organization. Here are some things you need to make sure any potential manager has before you hire her:
Confidence
Nothing undermines a manager’s authority more than a lack of confidence. Your managers need to know their abilities and be able to use them effectively to keep your company running smoothly.
Leadership
Likewise, your managers need to have an air of leadership. They need to be able to look at their employees and set the tone and pace for their division’s work. The most important part of this is that they can lead by example. If managers aren’t dedicated to the task, employees won’t be either.
Loyalty
You don’t want a bunch of “yes men” working for you. You want managers who are willing to tell you the truth, and give you honest opinions. However, you also want managers who are willing to step in line behind you, even when you make a decision that they don’t especially agree with.
Courage
Managers have to make the tough calls. They have to be able to fire people, and to tell people when they’re not doing a good job. They also have to be able to tell their employees when they are doing well, making sure to be generous in their praise of a job well done.
