Be A Good BOSS

A good boss should be honest, fair, consistent, insistent and persistent.

            A good boss is a good leader, a ‘peoples person’, a motivator, a coach, a good communicator, an enthusiast and one who sets good examples. It’s not an easy job!        

            When you ask employees what makes a good boss, words like ‘encouraging’,’caring’ ‘fairness’ and ‘understanding’ keep coming up.

The five best tips to be ‘a good boss’ 

* Set a good example

            Always treat your staff with respect.

            Moral, social and work ethics are very important when setting a good example.

            The way you dress, the way you organise your work, the way you speak, are all important characteristics.  

* Show no favouritism

            Be fair to all employees.

            Avoid prejudices. Be fair to all,  regardless of race, creed or gender.

            Spend time chatting to staff and listen to their suggestions, ideas, concerns and family problems.

            Encourage people to talk and share their ideas and views through coaching and training.

* Give clear and decisive instructions

            Employees like bosses with a vision who give clear and decisive instructions and keep to them, so everyone knows exactly what is expected of them.

* Delegate responsibilities

            Be prepared to hand down responsibility and authority to suitable workers where the action takes place. 

* Give credit where credit is due

            “Thank you. You did a good job”  are powerful words. These are greatly appreciated if given in writing and in front of colleagues.

            Support and encourage staff to work towards the goals of the organisation.

            A good boss is a good leader, one tactically proficient. A leader inspires and motivates people to go beyond what they thought they could accomplish.

-Geoffrey Moss (mossassociates.co.nz)

“A good boss thinks and speaks clearly, keeps things simple and makes decisions confidently.”

Source:  “Revitalise Your Business. Guidelines for new leader-managers” and “Secrets for New Managers”, first published by Moss Associates Ltd, New Zealand.  “Business Secrets” and “Secrets for New Managers” has been published by Cengage Learning, Asia. Also published by SE-EDUCATION in Thailand, ANE Books in India and by the Singapore Institute of Management.  Available as e-books from Amazon.com and VitalSource Bookshelf.