I think that conscientiousness may be the most important personality trait that all managers should have at work. I used to think that having a manager who is agreeable and extrovert, is good for harmonious work environment . After working at several places over the 6 years. I have realized that drawing a line between public and private matters are necessary in order to maintain efficient and drama-free relationship between managers and employees. If managers are emotionally stable, and treating everyone kindly it will help everyone to stay calm and steady at work in any kind of situations. Although,employees getting too close to managers may cause problems at work. The primary purpose work is getting things done and achieving goals altogether. It is essential for mangers to control and lead employees. First of all, they are meant to be dependable and organized leading everyone to the right direction.
From my past experiences, a manager who was achievement oriented and serious, helped me to focus on work seriously. It was clear that a person with a strong sense of conscientiousness can provide efficient working guide to employees without confusions. Even if managers and employees are getting along comfortably, it is no use when things are not getting done properly at work. It is absolutely crucial to have a manager with talent, who can bring out high performance from a team. Surely, it would be ideal if the manager communicates with employees with a strong sense of emotional stability, people at work will be less anxious and tense while dealing with all kinds of stress from work.
I agree with you about drawing a line between public and drama free relationship between managers and employees. Many employees don't even realize that they slowly start getting involve at work place politics which has a bad impact. It creates hostility between employees and managers. Also sometime employees get fired because of that.
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