We’ve got five tips for megastar management
- Open the channels of communication
Your team should be able to talk to you. Employees might feel intimidated about approaching their boss first, so set up weekly or monthly workshops and invite suggestions. - Create a supportive environment
A feeling of camaraderie and the notion that you’re all in it together creates a sense of security for employees. If an employee is stressed out, it’s the manager’s job to be compassionate and have empathy. - Take an interest
A good manager takes time to get to know each employee’s personality, needs, goals. Learning something about their personal lives will make them feel significant and generate productivity and loyalty. - Encourage growth
Encourage your team to work independently and take on more responsibility. If you’re too rigid in the way you like things to be done, you may find your team is uninspired and working on autopilot. - Say what you think
Giving feedback is often as rewarding as a pay rise. Saying thank you is sometimes all it takes to make it all worthwhile, and your team will work harder if they feel appreciated. When you have to give negative feedback, focus on the inappropriate behaviour, and not the person as an individual.
We’re upgrading our contact centre to make it quicker and easier for you to speak to the right member of our team.
From Thursday, 30 to Friday, 31 October, our phone lines will be temporarily unavailable while we upgrade our systems. For any urgent enquiries during this time, please email membership@theiet.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
From Monday, 3 November, we’re moving to one central phone number for all enquiries - which will be 0333 049 9123. This change will make it easier to reach the right team quickly and improve your experience.
Thank you for your patience as we improve how we connect with you.