Here's a brief list of the kind of managers I've got the opportunity to work for in my career so far:
1. Control Freak - Thinks he owns you. Controls every minute detail of your work. Would throw a tantrum if you don't include him in emails. Will cause a ruckus if you spring a surprise at him, always wants to be the one in control and hates anyone who challenges his authority. You can grow as long as you don't threaten his position.
2. The Dude - He still thinks he's in his twenties. Makes lewd jokes and remarks about fellow colleagues. Discusses the latest pop videos , movies, rock concerts to show he's one in the gang. Tries too hard to impress everyone and takes everything as a joke. Believes in team work. If you are under one of these "Dude's" find the nearest exit and bail out. Unless you like splitting tab for the beer at TGIF !
3. The "Delegator" - Believes everyone knows their job. Gives little guidance or support to the team. His way of conflict management is to make everyone shake hands with each other. Does little team management. Acknowledges your existence once in a while (mostly when you put down your papers). Believes that his job ends at delegation and collecting status reports. You learn the art of ownership under such people, but he'll do little to take your career forward.
4. The "Wannabe" - This is by far the worst kind. Runs his team on the principles laid down by "Philip Kotler" , and quotes frequently from popular "self help" books. Always on a high of meeting deadlines and always on one toe trying to get things to perfection. Believes in the company values, would sell his liver if the bosses ask and expects to get the corner office by hook or crook. Will try everything in his capacity to achieve his goals. Easy to spot - they come in formals , keep using words like 'in the loop', 'synergize' etc, usually the first to come to office and the last to leave. Can be seen hanging around on weekends as well, if you dare to step in. These are another bunch to avoid !
PS: Just my opinion, not intended to offend anybody !!
1. Control Freak - Thinks he owns you. Controls every minute detail of your work. Would throw a tantrum if you don't include him in emails. Will cause a ruckus if you spring a surprise at him, always wants to be the one in control and hates anyone who challenges his authority. You can grow as long as you don't threaten his position.
2. The Dude - He still thinks he's in his twenties. Makes lewd jokes and remarks about fellow colleagues. Discusses the latest pop videos , movies, rock concerts to show he's one in the gang. Tries too hard to impress everyone and takes everything as a joke. Believes in team work. If you are under one of these "Dude's" find the nearest exit and bail out. Unless you like splitting tab for the beer at TGIF !
3. The "Delegator" - Believes everyone knows their job. Gives little guidance or support to the team. His way of conflict management is to make everyone shake hands with each other. Does little team management. Acknowledges your existence once in a while (mostly when you put down your papers). Believes that his job ends at delegation and collecting status reports. You learn the art of ownership under such people, but he'll do little to take your career forward.
4. The "Wannabe" - This is by far the worst kind. Runs his team on the principles laid down by "Philip Kotler" , and quotes frequently from popular "self help" books. Always on a high of meeting deadlines and always on one toe trying to get things to perfection. Believes in the company values, would sell his liver if the bosses ask and expects to get the corner office by hook or crook. Will try everything in his capacity to achieve his goals. Easy to spot - they come in formals , keep using words like 'in the loop', 'synergize' etc, usually the first to come to office and the last to leave. Can be seen hanging around on weekends as well, if you dare to step in. These are another bunch to avoid !
PS: Just my opinion, not intended to offend anybody !!
