As a manager, how do you assume your authority?

1. give a clear directions and delegations
2. listen well on our feed back
3. set us a goal in short term and the long big term
4. give us feed back periodically by one to one communication

1. Being clear in communication.

2. Leading by example.

3. Defining project deliverables and timelines clearly.

4. Clear road map and responisibilities.

5. Allocating resource dynamically and per their strengths.

6. Regular meeting and keeping on track of project deliverables.

1. By developing the culture/values of Integrity,conviction,self confidence.
2. By building up a picture of hope and optimism.
3. By charting out a clear road map for future.
4. By making clear cut deliverables.
5. Be a good listener and thoughtful decision maker.
6. By having a balanced approach to issues.No bias will be acceptable.

To assume, authority in office, I am outlining the following approach:

1.       Please see you job description, discuss with your boss for clarification if any and initiate actions as required.

2.       Please see the job description of your sub ordinates, update if necessary with approval of HR and your boss. Make sure, the reporting relationship is clearly mentioned there i.e. you are the boss.

3.       Have formal discussion with you subordinates on targets to be achieved within specified period (most of the time it would be work planning section of personal evaluation report)

4.       Hold meeting with your subordinates, prepare minutes with attendees list and decision taken( max. one page minutes). Circulate the minutes with all attendees with copy to your boss.

5.       Have monthly get together with your subordinates in an nearby restaurant or office canteen to build up a good team

6.       Review monthly/fortnightly progress of work with your subordinates and arrive at consensus to move ahead.