THOUGHTFUL DEBATE

The most favorite topic of discussion or concern among young managers is, “How should we MANAGE our Managers?”. In fact I think the thought of managing the Managers is the most high-priority thought or concern after the most debated and liked topic “Sex”. Honestly speaking I wonder why everybody is so worried or concerned about managing the managers. They should either focus on Managing Self, Managing teams, Managing Health or Managing Spouse. Well all said and done , giving honest answer is not the best practice (I know it is paradoxical), not at least in current recession times. Well keeping humors apart, let us dissect this question and address the challenge. First and foremost the reality is “You can never choose your Parents and Managers”. So you either learn to “Live” with them or decide to “Leave” them. The choice is yours and entirely yours. I feel leaving should be the last action and actually never an option. So let us see “How to Learn to Live”.  Rule #1. ...

How to deal with the Challenge of managing Senior Resource in Team? Globalization combined with increasing competition for revenue and profitability has created opportunities which are un-imagined in developing places. This has triggered the in-organic growth of people with talent, or those who found themselves in right place at right time. How do we deal with resources who are Senior by age and experience and you happen to be the fortunate to lead the team? This definitely is not rocket-science but needs skill and sensitivity and is mandatory for all those who wish to continue, the in-organic growth to success. Here is a 5-point checklist: #1. Respect the experience and seniority; you earn respect by giving respect, not demanding one. #2. Do not try to dominate them by Hierarchy, demonstrate leadership by Knowledge and Innovation. #3. Empowering them for key-challenges helps handle the ego and minimize the initial resistance. #4. Leverage the experience to delega...