What are the quailities in a boss that you like/dislike?

[ELVIS]

just another day in the life of a goddamn boss.

god bless.

[Strychnine]

I agree and disagree.

Some people need to be micromanaged and some don't.

I guess this is true. I'm lucky in that all the guys in our group here are like-minded, have similar work ethic, etc, so I'm not used to working with anyont that needs the hovering.

My boss is probably one of the best bosses I've ever worked for. Part of the reason is, he used to do the same job I do, so he knows exactly what it takes to get things done, and is understanding about timelines, etc. He also stays out of the way for the most part, and doesn't micromanage day to day work. He lets us work from home, and come and go as we please. His only major rules for that are as long as someone isn't calling him wondering why I haven't done what I was supposed to, I'm free to work as I please.

This is key. I'm an engineering manager and above me and the other two managers we have our GM of engineering. He was the first, and only (at the time) engineer here years ago, so he knows exactly what we go through... and he operates the same way as your boss. I love it. It's actually one of the main reasons I have turned down quite a few offers from other companies and decided to plant my feet here for a wihle.

[mustangguy289]

I guess this is true. I'm lucky in that all the guys in our group here are like-minded, have similar work ethic, etc, so I'm not used to working with anyont that needs the hovering.




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That is because in the oil industry... if you need to be hovered you won't be there long. Atleast that is what I have seen.

[SVT Lurch]

In my years in management, the more I was visible in the trenches helping, the more respect I got and my employees worked harder for me.

Management By Walking Around. They know you're there and there for them, but without you hovering over them. Also a great way to learn their policies in a new place so you're not the boss that comes in to change everything.

I agree with not micromanaging as well, but I have good work ethic - it also helps that my boss is often here working late right along side me when we're busy.

[CexMashean]

Micromangement happens for 2 reasons:

1. You aren't getting shit done, so someone needs to micromanage you.

2. Your boss is a prick.

Figure out which it is, and take care of the problem.

[MutherjuggZ]

Iv been a supervisor in various different jobs over the years and Iv found some things that work(imo). What are some thing's y'alls supervisors have done that you liked or made work fun? Or some pet peeves that supervisors do that they shouldn't? Seems like I have a long list of supervisor screw ups but a very short list of good things they did lol.

I like it when a supervisor calls me like he says he's going to

[BLAKE]

I think one of the biggest keys to good management requires some measure of luck. Like being fortunate enough to inherit or get to hand-pick talented and driven professionals who want nothing more than the best environment possible so they can get to the business of kicking ass.

I'm the creative director for an ad agency, which is some pretty hectic, deadline-driven work. I'm lucky because I'm surrounded by a bunch of badasses that not only do great work, but we all genuinely like each other too. I do my best to give them the latitude to perform whether that means lead blocking for them so they can focus on the task at hand, keeping the information flowing and chasing down resources, or encouraging them to give as much input into a project as they'd like. All the while I lead from the front, putting as much or more effort and time into my job as any of them do.

In turn, I get respect for my direction, and a level of engagement that's hard to beat, and I ask a lot of them. It doesn't hurt that there's cold beer in the fridge, room-temperature liquor on the bar, and at any moment a fierce ping pong or Mortal Kombat battle might break out, lol.

[talisman]

I think one of the biggest keys to good management requires some measure of luck. Like being fortunate enough to inherit or get to hand-pick talented and driven professionals who want nothing more than the best environment possible so they can get to the business of kicking ass.

I'm the creative director for an ad agency, which is some pretty hectic, deadline-driven work. I'm lucky because I'm surrounded by a bunch of badasses that not only do great work, but we all genuinely like each other too. I do my best to give them the latitude to perform whether that means lead blocking for them so they can focus on the task at hand, keeping the information flowing and chasing down resources, or encouraging them to give as much input into a project as they'd like. All the while I lead from the front, putting as much or more effort and time into my job as any of them do.

In turn, I get respect for my direction, and a level of engagement that's hard to beat, and I ask a lot of them. It doesn't hurt that there's cold beer in the fridge, room-temperature liquor on the bar, and at any moment a fierce ping pong or Mortal Kombat battle might break out, lol.

I hate you, you perfect life having bastard!

[slow99]

dfwm managers = the shiz-nit.

[SEB]

I worked at Dal-Tile for 3 years in Housing side in Customer Service. Though the pay was decent $15.00 a hour plus OT. I cant stand being micro managed. I would rather make less then have someone standing over my shoulder.

My fav job was working Downtown at Fulbright & Jaworski as a Rep, I didnt have a boss & had the Federal & State District Courts not switched all over to E-Filing I imagine I would still be there.

Now working for myself. I like, But its tough work & I never stop working even when im done at my commercial accounts & Residential accounts. I am always working on my equipment or doing invoices or sending out completeled work orders or mailing pics of property for customers who are out of state. The work just never stops.

Not sure what I could have done to make money that I like to do. But if I could make money doing something I like it would be taking care of stray Animals but working for myself doing it. But I doubt I could pay the bills or move foward in life doing that.

[SEB]

Good bosses listen to their employees and work with them to get things done, but they don't meddle. In my years in management, the more I was visible in the trenches helping, the more respect I got and my employees worked harder for me.

Buy donuts. Everyone likes donuts.

This!

[slow99]

I worked at Dal-Tile for 3 years in Housing side in Customer Service. Though the pay was decent $15.00 a hour plus OT. I cant stand being micro managed. I would rather make less then have someone standing over my shoulder.

My fav job was working Downtown at Fulbright & Jaworski as a Rep, I didnt have a boss & had the Federal & State District Courts not switched all over to E-Filing I imagine I would still be there.

Now working for myself. I like, But its tough work & I never stop working even when im done at my commercial accounts & Residential accounts. I am always working on my equipment or doing invoices or sending out completeled work orders or mailing pics of property for customers who are out of state. The work just never stops.

Not sure what I could have done to make money that I like to do. But if I could make money doing something I like it would be taking care of stray Animals but working for myself doing it. But I doubt I could pay the bills or move foward in life doing that.

Open a kennel; I get ass-raped every time I take a trip. Variable costs once the business is off-the-ground.

[JP135]

WATCH for a couple of weeks. While you're watching, you get a feel for the people - who the kiss-asses, slackers, informal leaders, problem children, drama queens, the people who bust their asses, are. Figure out who needs hand-holding and who needs to be left alone. Look at previous disciplinary actions and awards.

LEAD FROM THE DAMN FRONT - the employees need to know you are capable/willing to do the work you ask them to do. Supervisor/manager is a title they give you. Leader is one you earn on your own.

[Cooter]

Dont micromanage.

If your team is getting shit done, don't hover over them, don't schedule pointless meetings, don't ask for constant progress reports, etc. In short, stay out of the way

every bit of this, PLUS, if you're a shop manager, every now and then, hop in and help turning wrenches.

When I saw the friggin' VP! climb into a crank case of a GE compressor frame and start torquing rod bolts, it impressed the shit out of me.

I also had a STORE manager at discount tire when I was a kid who would dive in and do whatever was necessary to get vehicles in and out. That made a HUGE impression on me way back when, and I'll never forget it. He had the respect of everybody in that shop

[BLAKE]

I hate you, you perfect life having bastard!

lol, I still have a half-finished old truck wasting away in my garage. Does that make you happy?

There's a tumblr site dedicated to my job, and I look at it as a good way to keep myself in check. It's often necessary that I stand behind someone and give direction, but I try my damnedest to make it a collaboration. Nobody needs a know it all douche telling them to do something they know is stupid, and I'm always learning from my team.

I haven't seen myself on there yet, so that's a good sign.

http://hoveringartdirectors.tumblr.com/