tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post115610431561820368..comments2023-10-29T09:34:54.428-04:00Comments on Code, Code World: Management Style….Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1157210761492124012006-09-02T11:26:00.000-04:002006-09-02T11:26:00.000-04:00CA - First... great to see ya!!"trust your team to...<B>CA</B> - First... great to see ya!!<BR/><BR/><B><I>"trust your team to play their roles</I></B><BR/><BR/>I need to definitely add that one to the list!! It's a critical part of the management role... if you can't trust a team member... you need to get them off the team, and find someone you can trust!!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1157194858771779522006-09-02T07:00:00.000-04:002006-09-02T07:00:00.000-04:00Bill,Great insights! I'll add one from my experie...Bill,<BR/><BR/>Great insights! I'll add one from my experiences on both ends of management, too: trust your team to play their roles. <BR/><BR/>Too many managers (former superstars, actual or perceived) want to do everything themselves or delegate it to other perceived superstars. If this happens, some people just sit around while others work their butts off. This is not good on several levels (burnout, no learning, distorted perspectives, etc.).<BR/><BR/>Catcher Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) said it best to pitcher Nuke LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) in <A HREF="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094812/" REL="nofollow">Bull Durham</A>. "Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."Comfort Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748708787226855876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1156603919576255702006-08-26T10:51:00.000-04:002006-08-26T10:51:00.000-04:00Firehawk - No problem bro... I'm just glad you enj...<B>Firehawk</B> - No problem bro... I'm just glad you enjoyed them both!<BR/><BR/><B>Jay</B> - Yep.. they sure are... however, do we really *need* to get that at work? I think there's plenty of fodder just about everywhere! :)<BR/><BR/><B>Cheryl</B> - You worked at CSXT? Small world.. I have a cousin who is working there now!<BR/><BR/>Also, I'm pretty involved with the rail industry... I might have even talked with your old boss. I've actually been very impressed with many of the Rail industry managers I've met.<BR/><BR/>Today's Rail carriers are definitely not the 'Old' rail companies we think about.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you've had a manager who let you see how it can be done!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1156513149637352482006-08-25T09:39:00.000-04:002006-08-25T09:39:00.000-04:00I had a fabulous manager when I worked for CSX, th...I had a fabulous manager when I worked for CSX, the railroad. The entire staff I was with was very good, but she was superb....I always new what she expected, she didn't lord over me at all but treated me as a responsible adult, she gave me a tremendous amount or respect and lee way and we got loads of praise, encouragement and rewards from her. I never saw anyone who could handle a large group of employees the way she did and get the productivity she could get.<BR/>I judge evey manager I've worked with since by her standard...most don't even come close.Jada's Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788954125336097153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1156489026913306592006-08-25T02:57:00.000-04:002006-08-25T02:57:00.000-04:00But you have to admit, the screaming, finger-point...But you have to admit, the screaming, finger-pointing kind of bosses make for far better blog fodder.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158409505328990008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1156447896234343672006-08-24T15:31:00.000-04:002006-08-24T15:31:00.000-04:00Bill,Sort of mixed this one and the previous post ...Bill,<BR/><BR/>Sort of mixed this one and the previous post together, commenting on the previous comment line. Oops. Anyway, liked 'em both.Patrick M. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14366666601869757080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1156431952939667212006-08-24T11:05:00.000-04:002006-08-24T11:05:00.000-04:00Tamar - Thanks for the info... and for stopping in...<B>Tamar</B> - Thanks for the info... and for stopping in! I'm honored to have someone who's books I own drop by! Not too mention another 'die-hard' VFP enthusiast!!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1156367716736848222006-08-23T17:15:00.000-04:002006-08-23T17:15:00.000-04:00Joel Spolsky wrote some interesting stuff on manag...Joel Spolsky wrote some interesting stuff on management styles recently on his blog:<BR/>http://www.joelonsoftware.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1156212115426601602006-08-21T22:01:00.000-04:002006-08-21T22:01:00.000-04:00Lorna - It sure beats the "Do as I say... Not as I...<B>Lorna</B> - It sure beats the "Do as I say... Not as I do" type of management!! I think any manager willing to act as the example, hoes up at least a couple of notches.. from the get go!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1156206970967837772006-08-21T20:36:00.000-04:002006-08-21T20:36:00.000-04:00I think the best description of a good manager cam...I think the best description of a good manager came in a class I was taking...the best manager says to the employees "Do anything you see me do." I tried to be that manager. It isn't easy but it really makes you think of the consequences before you act. And that can't be bad....Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976144449873569523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1156191823816156922006-08-21T16:23:00.000-04:002006-08-21T16:23:00.000-04:00Beth - I've been chastised for being exactly that ...<B>Beth</B> - I've been chastised for being exactly that type of manager. Most upper management types can't fathom actually 'doing' the job, and see it as a sign of poor management when you do.<BR/><BR/>From the 'team' perspective however, even if you don't jump in and actually get your hands dirty, knowing enough to ask the right questions, or make a decent suggestion, generally garners a ton of respect.<BR/><BR/>One of my biggest downfalls as a manger, was not letting my teams 'do the work'... the problem for me is that I like the work! It's a fine line, but one I think is better for being crossed from time to time, than not.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1156174529209624622006-08-21T11:35:00.000-04:002006-08-21T11:35:00.000-04:00I never had any great managers, but my husband is ...I never had any great managers, but my husband is one. He is willing to work twice as hard as any employee and pitch in wherever it is needed. I noticed his employees always respect him because he has always been the type of guy to get his hands dirty. He quit managing due to the hours and became a diesel mechanic and now is managing once again, but he's managing mechanics while still being one. The best of both worlds, I guess.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335415338155220244noreply@blogger.com